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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

Example Sentences

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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

Her kitchen space, complete with brightly colored dishware and ceramic food replicas, was swiftly transformed into a makeshift vanity space where she sat to get a full face of makeup and her hair braided.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

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

I walked over to him and started working on the glasses, and we stepped through the kitchen in silence, with nothing but the sound of clinking dishware.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller