stemware

noun

stem·​ware ˈstem-ˌwer How to pronounce stemware (audio)
: glass hollowware mounted on a stem

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Wines are served in Riedel stemware and Riedel decanters and those who wish to bring a bottle that’s not on Cory’s current wine list can pay the small corkage charge of $20. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025 Add simple fall romance to party stemware using pearl and glitter glass paints. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 After decades of simple stemware and minimalist tumblers, wild, eye-catching vessels now adorn stylish tables. New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 People who get really into stemware sometimes develop a sort of brand loyalty, exploring the full range of one single brand for all of their drinking needs. Jordan Michelman, Wired News, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stemware

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First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stemware was in 1892

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“Stemware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stemware. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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stemware

noun
stem·​ware ˈstem-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce stemware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: glass vessels (as goblets) mounted on a stem
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