glassware
Definition
Noun: * Glassware: Articles or objects made of glass, especially those used for serving food and drink, such as drinking glasses, bowls, vases, or decorative items.
Usage
The word "glassware" is a collective noun. It refers to multiple items or a category of objects, not a single piece. It is commonly used in contexts related to dining, hospitality, collecting, and retail.
Examples
- Noun:
- The restaurant invested in new, elegant glassware for its fine dining service.
- Please handle the delicate glassware with care when unloading the dishwasher.
- The museum has an impressive collection of 18th-century glassware.
Advanced Usage
- "Crystal glassware": Refers to high-quality glassware containing lead oxide, known for its brilliance, clarity, and ring.
- They received a set of fine crystal glassware as a wedding gift.
- "Laboratory glassware": Refers to specialized glass items like beakers, flasks, and test tubes used in scientific experiments.
- The chemistry students carefully cleaned all the laboratory glassware after the experiment.
Variants and Related Words
- Glass (noun): The material itself, or a single drinking container (e.g., "a glass of water").
- Tableware (noun): A broader category including all items used at the table, such as dishes, cutlery, and glassware.
- Crystal (noun): Can be used synonymously with high-quality glassware, or to refer to the material.
Synonyms
- Glass articles
- Glass vessels
- Crystal (in specific contexts)
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym, but contrasting categories include flatware (cutlery), ceramics, or plasticware.
Related Phrases
- Set of glassware: A matching collection of glasses or other glass items.
- We need to buy a new set of glassware for the dinner party.
- Stemware: A type of glassware with a stem, such as wine glasses or champagne flutes.
- The cabinet is reserved for the delicate stemware.
Noun
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an article of tableware made of glass
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