glassware

[glas-wair, glahs-]

noun

1. articles of glass, especially drinking glasses.

glassware

/ ˈɡlɑːsˌwɛə /

noun

1. articles made of glass

Word History and Origins

Origin of glassware¹

First recorded in 1705–15; glass + ware ¹

Example Sentences

What if the glass fragments could be pieced together into the original cups, vases, dishes, and other glassware?

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Some small pieces of glassware containing tiny samples of human cells from different organs from the body, such as the liver or brain, are connected to electrodes which send information to a computer.

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This also happens to be where the Dior Maison pieces can be found, be it fine china or glassware.

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It’s always pleasantly full, but never chaotic — a low hum of conversation, the clink of glassware, a faint echo of Edith Piaf from the speakers.

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On a whim, he decided to see if he could sell some of the vintage glassware, dishes, chairs and tables he’d collected.

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Related Words

• silverware