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cookware

American  
[kook-wair] / ˈkʊkˌwɛər /

noun

  1. 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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For me, that means focusing on cookware first.

From Salon • May 5, 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

Non-stick cookware, sharp knives, and wooden items should stay out.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 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

Spoon Man traveled all over North Carolina, plying curios and cookware, tools and trinkets—and news.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper

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