cookware

American

[kook-wair] / ˈkʊkˌwɛər /

noun

pots, pans, and other cooking utensils.

Etymology

Origin of cookware

First recorded in 1950–55; cook ¹ + ware ¹

Example Sentences

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She believes that consumer demand could help spur more innovation, the way it has with PFAS-free cookware.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The unexpected material proved extremely slippery and heat resistant and later became widely used in nonstick cookware and industrial applications.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

If you’re a visual learner, YouTube is an excellent place to start; if you’d rather not practice alone, many cities offer knife-skills classes through cooking schools, cookware stores and community centers.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Citing mounting health concerns, Minnesota banned the sale of PTFE-coated cookware in 2025; other states will likely follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Or the reflection from the Teflon cookware display case.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

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