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dishware

American  
[dish-wair] / ˈdɪʃˌwɛər /

noun

  1. dishes used for food; tableware.


Etymology

Origin of dishware

First recorded in 1945–50; dish + ware 1

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In the styrofoam boxes of New York’s halal carts and the cast-iron dishware of its trendiest restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

The “bowl,” in this case, isn’t just a mere dishware — it’s a specific style of meal, neatly composed of grains, protein, greens and some kind of sauce.

From Salon Feb. 24, 2024

Everyday glasses and dishware are great options for easy-to-reach open shelving because they’ll be rotated through the dishwasher regularly, writes Ayn-Monique Klahre for the kitchn.com.

From Seattle Times Aug. 18, 2023

Monteith, a drummer himself, famously auditioned for his part in “Glee” by sending in a video of himself playing “the drums” on a set of Tupperware and dishware.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2023

She explained the dishware, silverware and servants’ bells.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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