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Definition of houseware

houseware

/ˈhaʊs.wɛr/
house · ware
Plural:housewares
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houseware Lexical Profile

houseware Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Small articles, utensils, tableware, and cookware used in a home, especially in the kitchen and dining areas (often used in the plural).

Example

"The department store is holding a weekend clearance sale on kitchen appliances and ceramic houseware."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly used in the plural form "housewares" (especially in North American retail) or as a mass noun in the singular.

• Nearby Words

housesit
housesitter
housetop
houseware
housewares
housewarming
housewife

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