glassware

noun

glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwer 

: articles made of glass

Examples of glassware in a Sentence

a cabinet that holds glassware

Recent Examples on the Web

White Water's diminutive cocktail bar has awesome bottled cocktails served in proper glassware that make for the perfect sundowner to carry across the boardwalk to soak up golden hour over the Pacific. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Inspired by timeless tabletop classics, these fuss-free pieces pair effortlessly with heirloom linens and colorful glassware for a setting that hits all the right notes without demanding extra work. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Mistral, the yacht's open-air Mediterranean restaurant, features coral, mandarin, and blush tones, with Ginori porcelain and glassware on every table. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The sitting area pairs two armchairs with a sofa around a coffee table, perfect for drinks with friends; glassware and a minifridge are provided. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glassware

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

glassware

noun

glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: articles of glass