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Definition of glassware

glassware

/ˈɡlæsˌwɛr/
glass · ware
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• noun

1

Objects, containers, or vessels made of glass, especially drinking glasses, bowls, and pitchers used for serving food and beverages, or specialized vessels used in scientific laboratories.

Example

"The restaurant invested in durable crystal glassware for its formal dining room."

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• Rhymes for glassware

• Nearby Words

glasslike
glassmaker
glassmaking
glassware
glasswork
glassworker
glassworks

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as a compound of the Old English roots 'glæs' (glass) and 'waru' (articles of merchandise or manufactured goods).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glassware. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glassware
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