housewares
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Usage
What are housewares? Housewares are articles of household equipment, especially ones used in the kitchen, such as plates, glasses, and utensils like knives and forks. The similar word kitchenware refers specifically to housewares for the kitchen. Kitchenware typically refers to such things collectively, whereas housewares is almost always used in its plural form. Housewares is often used as a name for a particular department in a store or a section of a website where such things can be purchased. For this reason, the word housewares is usually used very generally and can encompass many different things, such as small appliances and items of furniture. Example: I packed all of our housewares in the back of the truck so we can unload them first and set up our kitchen right away.
Etymology
Origin of housewares
Example Sentences
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Husslein said the company needs to generate more business from those higher-margin nongrocery items — in particular, general-merchandise products such as electronics, clothes and housewares — to boost margins and the stock.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
The retail giant has historically been known for its affordable clothes and wide range of cheap groceries, housewares, electronics and toys.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
Much of the clothing, toys and housewares that Americans like Kay purchase has been so inexpensive that we buy it almost without thinking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2025
I pushed through the door and Alma Ayala, the manager, told me people from near and far have donated clothing, housewares and other items to stock the store.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2025
His shelves were lined with pails and other housewares.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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