1,400 new words in our dictionary! — Parasocial, glow-up, promposal & more
1,400 new words in our dictionary! — More

ware 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of warenext
as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind he's ware of the dangers that await him in the Antarctic

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ware

2 of 3

verb

as in to notice
to be cautious of or on guard against a hunter yelling to his dog, "Ware the porcupine!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ware

3 of 3

noun

1
as in pottery

Related Words
2
as in commodity

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ware
Adjective
One out of two faucets were unable to dispense hot water at the bar’s ware washing sink. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Kenzo took out his treasured olive-brown Mashiko ware teacup and went into the kitchen. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The handwash sink in the processing area near the ware wash sink was blocked by a trash can and rolling rack. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ware
  1. aware
  2. notice
  3. pottery
  4. commodity
  5. mind
  6. china
  7. being
  8. watch
Adjective
  • Second Miami federal trial to start In South Florida, lawyers involved in the federal prosecution said they had not been made aware of Sunday’s transfer in advance.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Editors of other major newsrooms are well aware that Trump may try to ban their reporters next.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of aware
Verb
  • Before offering money, time, or support, notice whether the choice feels genuinely willing.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Eventually, before the set is over, Beck walks away, never having noticed his ex.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of notice
Noun
  • Everyday objects such as pottery vessels, loom weights, and jewelry add further detail to the picture of life in the fortress.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • People can decorate tiles as part of a community, collaborative project, try out a pottery wheel for free and shop pottery from local artists.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of pottery
Noun
  • Analysts at the investment bank Goldman Sachs estimate this El Nino could push global food commodity prices up more than 15%.
    — EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Today, models are advancing so quickly that raw intelligence is becoming less of a differentiator and more of a commodity.
    — Samir Dutta, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of commodity
Verb
  • The rest of the channels on the list are small and, amid linear TV’s continuing decline, Paramount likely won’t mind divesting them anyway.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Lee’s lines have the intimacy and metaphysical heft of prayer; their elegant recursions and repetitions call to mind the cycles of life, death, and rebirth.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of mind
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
  • Pattinson throws his whole being into embodying the ringmaster rapidly losing control of his circus.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • To consider it as the certain wish of every being who could hope to influence you!
    — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of being
Verb
  • If available, sit against the floor-to-ceiling windows for the best people-watching views, or out on the terrace if weather permits.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The glasses, which Meta said will ship in spring 2027, are designed for cinematic experiences such as watching movies, spatial computing, and gaming.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of watch

Browse Nearby Words

wards (off)
ware
wared
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on ware

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about ware

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of tactile

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 25
See More

Popular

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
image of the words cracker fly and sale arranged in a triangle with the word fire in the middle
Triple Play Quiz Find the word that pairs with each of the three g...
See All