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glassware

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

noun

  1. articles of glass, especially drinking glasses.

glassware British  
/ ˈɡlɑːsˌwɛə /

noun

  1. articles made of glass

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Etymology

Origin of glassware

First recorded in 1705–15; glass + ware 1

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Glassware has been made on this site since 1871.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2024

Glassware, decanters, vases, bowls, ice buckets, pitchers and plants can all play a role in your setup, but don’t crowd the area.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2021

Glassware depends on your favorite drinks, but Spangler said a core of wine glasses with a stem, rocks glasses, and V-shaped martini and Collins glasses can be adapted for most cocktails.

From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2021

Glassware has long been a hurdle to serving beer with foam.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2019

It wanted some five minutes to eleven when Tuppence reached the block of buildings in which the offices of the Esthonia Glassware Co. were situated.

From Secret Adversary by Christie, Agatha

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