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glassware

Glassware (noun) means Objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses, bowls, and other tableware. Example: “The cabinet was full of antique glassware.”

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Objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses, bowls, and other tableware.
"The cabinet was full of antique glassware."
"She collects hand-blown glassware from Venice."

How to use glassware

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA general word for glass items used around the home, especially for eating and drinking.

Common pairings
fine glassware a set of glassware

Word forms

glasswares plural

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Etymology

Formed from glass plus -ware, the same suffix seen in "silverware" and "tableware."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “glassware” mean?

The word “glassware” means objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses, bowls, and other tableware. In plain terms, a general word for glass items used around the home, especially for eating and drinking.

How do you use “glassware” in a sentence?

Here is “glassware” used in a sentence: “The cabinet was full of antique glassware.”

What part of speech is “glassware”?

“Glassware” is a noun.

What is the meaning of glassware?

"glassware" (noun) means objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses, bowls, and other tableware.

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