hollowware

or hol·lo·ware

[ hol-oh-wair ]

noun

1. silver dishes, as serving dishes, having some depth ( flatware ).

hollowware

/ ˈhɒləʊˌwɛə /

noun

1. See flatware
   hollow articles made of metal, china, etc, such as pots, jugs, and kettles Compare flatware

Word History and Origins

Origin of hollowware¹

First recorded in 1675–85; hollow + ware ¹

Related Words

• cutlery
• flatware
• tableware