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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Its permanent collection includes over 900 pieces of Chinese, Central Asian, and Tibetan porcelain and glassware from Betty Lo and Kenneth Chu’s Mengdiexuan collection. — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026 Guests and staff have reportedly heard footsteps in empty hallways, seen glassware moving and doors slamming on their own, or experienced lights acting unusually. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026 Build an impressive collection of barware, glassware, and second-hand books at thrift shops at a fraction of the cost of buying new. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 July 2026 Repurpose heirloom china, glassware, and silver to add charm and history to your gatherings. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 July 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

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