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kitchenware

American  
[kich-uhn-wair] / ˈkɪtʃ ənˌwɛər /

noun

  1. cooking equipment or utensils.

kitchenware British  
/ ˈkɪtʃɪnˌwɛə /

noun

  1. pots and pans, knives, forks, spoons, and other utensils used in the kitchen

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Etymology

Origin of kitchenware

First recorded in 1925–30; kitchen + ware 1

Example Sentences

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Vinyl records, classic books, nostalgic toys, funky mugs, serving dishes and high-end kitchenware are all popular gifts sold at Goodwill stores, Crawley said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

While Williams-Sonoma offers a number of complete Thanksgiving dinners for delivery—including one featuring a Cajun-style fried turkey, and another with a honey-glazed ham—the kitchenware and gourmet-food retailer also offers dozens of à la carte offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

Famous for fast fashion, the brand has branched out into selling a wide range of other products from toys and games to kitchenware.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

Visit Crazy Wolf Studio in Ketchikan and browse indigenous art pieces created by local artists, featuring a wide range of items, from kitchenware to earrings, drums and postcards.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

At the far end of the street, there were signs for various posh businesses: an optician, a doctor, a kitchenware boutique, a maker of ladies’ fine opera gloves.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin

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