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glassware

noun

Definition of glasswarenext
as in crystal

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Recent Examples of glassware That’s also good news for local food and alcohol suppliers, limo drivers, security personnel, tablecloth and glassware suppliers. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 Big-ticket items like sectional sofas and dining room tables as well as smaller pieces like glassware and throw pillows are also included in the discounts—no category is left unturned. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 Scan Pieces for Flaws Hairline cracks, cloudiness, and chips are unfortunately common in glassware, so check every surface for signs of damage. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 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 See All Example Sentences for glassware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glassware
  1. crystal
  2. pottery
  3. porcelain
  4. china
  5. crockery
  6. earthenware
  7. ware
  8. stoneware
Noun
  • Among the future challenges, these cells must pair high durability with crystal-clear light transmission to remain effective for long durations.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Its custom TriForce 40mm drivers give bright highs and punchy bass, while the detachable HyperClear cardioid mic keeps comms crystal-clear.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of crystal
Noun
  • Each item still required the slow, technical process behind handmade pottery.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At a sound bath, Pilates social, pottery class or other activity, someone can still enjoy the evening even when there’s no chemistry.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pottery
Noun
  • Gayle Conran Each of the ryokans served set meals, kaiseki-style, elaborately arranged, with an array of 12 or more small lacquer and porcelain dishes.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In September 2025, thieves snatched three porcelain works worth millions of dollars and classed as national treasures in a heist at the Adrien Dubouche National Museum in Limoges in central France.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of porcelain
Noun
  • That said, the designer is all for finding creative ways to display your china that don't involve keeping pretty plates and bowls behind closed doors.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
  • Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Definition of china
Noun
  • The retailer has expanded the space by 140 percent, taking over an area formerly dedicated to tableware, crockery and small home furnishings.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • The restaurants have handmade porcelain crockery and luxury Riedel glassware.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Definition of crockery
Noun
  • Susi Singer’s figurative candlestick has style and sass that owes at least partly to its earthenware origins, favored at the Werkstätte for its affordability over porcelain, but much less capable of refined shapes.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • T-shirts and hoodies are accented with the earthenware company’s iconic artwork via prints and embroidery.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Definition of earthenware
Noun
  • An employee skipped the sanitizing part of ware washing of several bowls used from the cook’s line.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Inspectors observed a few live roaches near the floor drains in the back ware washing area.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of ware
Noun
  • The stoneware resists chips, scratches, and stains, and everything is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Unglazed Ceramic And Stoneware A beautiful stoneware or ceramic dish can leave nasty scratches on your stovetop’s surface.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of stoneware

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