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plasticware

American  
[plas-tik-wair] / ˈplæs tɪkˌwɛər /

noun

  1. knives, forks, spoons, cups, etc., made of plastic.

    a picnic hamper with plasticware for six.


Etymology

Origin of plasticware

plastic + ware 1

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Families with an average of six children per household use disposable plasticware for weekday meals and large Sabbath gatherings alike as a labor-saving solution to washing the dishes.

From Seattle Times Jan. 29, 2023

They are easy to prepare, versatile and travel well in most any type of container — Mason jars, plasticware or an insulated bottle.

From Washington Post Jul. 30, 2018

People streamed in carrying coolers and lawn chairs, checkered blankets and wineglasses, plasticware full of crackers, melons and deviled eggs.

From New York Times Sep. 27, 2016

Q. Re: Dishes Disagreement: When my sons were small, I had an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen filled with pots, pans, plasticware, etc. just for them.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2015

After she pays, Millie picks up some plasticware from the condiment bar while I spoon her chili out from the pot.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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