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glassware

American  
[glas-wair, glahs-] / ˈglæsˌwɛər, ˈglɑs- /

noun

  • glasswares
    plural
  1. articles of glass, especially drinking glasses.


glassware British  
/ ˈɡlɑːsˌwɛə /

noun

  1. articles made of glass

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of glassware

First recorded in 1705–15; glass + ware 1

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Clear glassware that can be easily mixed with a host’s other cups is a good option, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Leslie Vooris shares some recommendations for elevating your drinking experience by investing in fancy glassware.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Tonnes of objects were found in the former cesspits and brick-lined wells of the homes, revealing objects like glassware, pottery and clay pipes, originating from Roman times to the Victorian period.

From BBC Jan. 18, 2026

They were tired of replacing the dishes, glassware, and silverware their teenage customers constantly broke or ripped off.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser

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