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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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Single-use plasticware is de rigueur in Jewish seminaries where ultra-Orthodox men study and eat their meals.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2023

Most affect the government and trash collection companies, but residents might notice one: Restaurants will be barred by law from simply giving out plasticware with every meal.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 31, 2021

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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