glassware

noun

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

Examples of glassware in a Sentence

a cabinet that holds glassware
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The acid in vinegar dissolves mineral deposits and provides a streak-free shine on glassware and plates. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025 Bartenders here don’t dilute their cocktails prior to pouring, dry shaking instead to incorporate cocktails before pouring into frozen glassware and topping with soft, pillowy ice mounds. Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025 Its glass top is easier to clean than other materials, but may still be damaged by glassware with extreme temperatures. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 May 2025 Archaeologists also found other burial offerings, including glassware, bronze bracelets, and jewelry made of stone and alabaster. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for glassware

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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 11 Jun. 2025.

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glassware

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