cookware

Thân thiện

A chef organizes new cookware on a stainless steel kitchen counter.

Definition

Noun: 1. Utensils used for cooking: Cookware refers to the various pots, pans, and other containers made from heat-resistant materials that are used on a stove, oven, or other heat source to prepare food.

Usage

Cookware is a collective noun for the tools used in cooking food with heat. It is typically used in a general sense to refer to a set or category of kitchen items. - Example: "She invested in a new set of high-quality cookware for her kitchen." - Example: "Non-stick cookware makes cleaning up much easier."

Advanced Usage

• "a piece of cookware": Used to refer to a single item, such as a pot or pan, within the broader category.
  • Example: "This cast iron skillet is my favorite piece of cookware."

Variants and Related Words

• Cooking utensil: A more general term that can include tools like spatulas and ladles, not just pots and pans. Cookware is a specific type of cooking utensil.
• Pots and pans: A common phrase that specifically refers to the main items of cookware.

Synonyms

• Pots and pans
• Kitchenware (a broader category that includes dishes and utensils for serving and preparation, not just cooking)

Antonyms

• Tableware (items used for serving and eating food, such as plates and cutlery)
• Cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons used for eating)

Related Phrases

• Cookware set: A matched collection of pots, pans, and sometimes lids sold together.
  • Example: "They received a stainless steel cookware set as a wedding gift."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cooking utensil