stemware

[stem-wair]

noun

1. glass or crystal vessels, especially for beverages and desserts, having rounded bowls mounted on footed stems. stem.

stemware

/ ˈstɛmˌwɛə /

noun

1. a collective term for glasses, goblets, etc, with stems

Word History and Origins

Origin of stemware¹

First recorded in 1925–30; stem ¹ + ware ¹

Example Sentences

Lawrence’s childhood home—the narrator is awed and cowed by the impossibly delicate stemware and casual references to “Finnegan’s Wake.”

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She sold flatware, stemware and linens, setting the pieces out on antique furniture — marble topped butcher tables, rattan settees, Art Deco bars — which, because customers asked, she began to sell too.

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“Having the right stemware, drinking at the right temperature, pairing it with food, celebrating with water – all those kinds of things are important.”

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Sip in style with stemware that embraces the earthy tones that define this time of year.

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Amber-colored stemware and creamy white dishes harmonize perfectly, showcasing the thoughtfully curated palette that dances between black and orange.

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