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barware

American  
[bahr-wair] / ˈbɑrˌwɛər /

noun

  1. glassware and other items for preparing and serving alcoholic drinks.


Etymology

Origin of barware

First recorded in 1940–45; bar 1 + ware 1


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The drink was so popular at one time, it even has its own barware: a Collins glass, which is tall and skinny, to preserve the fizz in carbonated coolers.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2023

A spritz is built in the glass over ice, so you won't need any fancy barware — you don't even need to stir it.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2022

Blumenthal said that shoppers, driven by more at-home entertaining, have been buying glassware and barware since they sealed themselves off at home during the county and state shutdown.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2020

I’d bring in the paper and the bread deliveries, then drive to my job at a barware factory.

From The Guardian ● May 7, 2019

When you first started collecting your books and barware, did you imagine that cocktail culture would be where it is today?

From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2018

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