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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

Some of the so-called “meatfluencers” forgo not only carbs but also dishware, eating straight from the cutting board.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2024

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

Bold Reuse helps by offering a subscription service for restaurants, which can sign up to replace either some or all of their single-use dishware with reusable inventory.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2023

She explained the dishware, silverware and servants’ bells.

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