glassware

[ glas-wair, glahs- ]

/ ˈglæsˌwɛər, ˈglɑs- /

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noun

articles of glass, especially drinking glasses.

Words nearby glassware

glassie, glassine, glassmaking, glassman, glasspaper, glassware, glasswork, glassworker, glassworks, glassworm, glasswort

Origin of glassware

First recorded in 1705–15; glass + ware¹

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Example sentences from the Web for glassware

The flowers bloom, the glassware tinkles in sidewalk cafés… and marchers hit the streets in huge numbers.
Protest Fashions from Paris|Eric Pape|May 3, 2009|DAILY BEAST
They perceived also that there would not be enough silverware, glassware, and plates.
A Chambermaid's Diary|Octave Mirbeau
Did you notice, sir, that there was no glassware in the room?
The Shrieking Pit|Arthur J. Rees
Mrs. Judson, polishing my glassware, burst into tears at my approach, frankly stanching them with her towel.
Ruggles of Red Gap|Harry Leon Wilson

There was a small sideboard holding a modest supply of table-linen, dishes, and glassware.
The Cottage of Delight|Will N. Harben
In case you have eggs or glassware to pack, spread your tarp on the horse twice as long as usual.
Camp and Trail|Stewart Edward White

British Dictionary definitions for glassware

glassware

/ (ˈɡlɑːsˌwɛə) /

noun

articles made of glass

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glassware

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