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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

Example Sentences

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A survey of Israeli beaches by a pair of environmental groups, Zalul and the Israel Union for Environmental Defense, found a significant drop in the quantity of single-use plasticware and plastic bottles on Israeli beaches.

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