Word
cookware
Phoneticscook·ware, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkʊˌkwɛɹ/
UK/kˈʊkweə/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. pots, pans, and other containers you use for cooking food on heat.
n. pots, pans, and other vessels intended for cooking over heat or in an oven.
Examples
“She stores her cookware in the cupboard under the stove.”
“They bought new non-stick cookware after their old pans started to burn everything.”
“Good cookware spreads heat evenly, so expensive copper-bottomed pans appeal to chefs who need precise temperature control.”
Examples
simple
“She stores her cookware in the cupboard under the stove.”
contextual
“They bought new non-stick cookware after their old pans started to burn everything.”
complex
“Good cookware spreads heat evenly, so expensive copper-bottomed pans appeal to chefs who need precise temperature control.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “cookware” in context.
Verb
01. buy cookware
“They went to the store to buy cookware for their kitchen.”
verb + noun
02. choose cookware
“It is important to choose cookware that is safe and strong.”
verb + noun
03. clean cookware
“Clean your cookware with warm water after cooking.”
verb + noun
04. cookware heats
“This cookware heats quickly and cooks food evenly.”
noun + verb
05. cookware lasts
“Good cookware lasts for many years if you care for it.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. cast-iron cookware
“My grandmother still cooks with heavy cast-iron cookware.”
adj + noun
07. heavy cookware
“Be careful, this heavy cookware is difficult to lift.”
adj + noun
08. new cookware
“We need new cookware for our new apartment.”
adj + noun
09. nonstick cookware
“I bought nonstick cookware so eggs don't stick to the pan.”
adj + noun
10. a set of nonstick cookware
“We bought a set of nonstick cookware for our new home.”
11. choose the right cookware
“Choose the right cookware for cooking on an induction stove.”
12. cook with quality cookware
“It is much easier to cook with quality cookware.”
Usage
Usually uncountable; to count items, use 'a piece of cookware' or 'a set of cookware'.
Real-World Examples
“Countries now need to move upstream, removing lead from products and environments before it reaches a child's bloodstream.” Lead contamination can occur through paint, cookware, cosmetics, spices, informal recycling and industrial sources.” “PFAS are a large family of human-made chemicals comprising thousands of individual compounds used in products ranging from firefighting foams and food packaging to textiles, cosmetics and nonstick cookware.” “The bonds barely break down, which is exactly why the compounds are so good at repelling water, oil and heat in everything from semiconductor fabrication to nonstick cookware.” “My item is … a 10-piece All-Clad copper-core cookware set (AKA the Cadillac of cookware sets).” Word family
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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