glassware

noun

glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwer How to pronounce glassware (audio)
Synonyms of glasswarenext
: articles made of glass

Examples of glassware in a Sentence

a cabinet that holds glassware
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And on BermudAir, the company is so opposed to single use plastics, all classes on board get served with glassware —and a Dark & Stormy, Bermuda’s national drink, is complimentary, including in economy. Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026 Rather than stocking your open shelving with plates and glassware, try instead to curate these spaces with smaller items that mean something to you and add visual interest into your kitchen. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026 To add vintage barware to your collection, head to The Hour, which has unique glassware, decanters, and shakers. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 The marble kitchen is complemented by a matching butler’s pantry custom-designed to show off your china and glassware. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glassware

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glassware was in 1722

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“Glassware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glassware. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

glassware

noun
glass·​ware ˈglas-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce glassware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles of glass
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