# glassware

/ˈɡɫæsˌwɛɹ/ (US) · /ɡlˈɑːsweə/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/glassware
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

containers made of glass, such as cups, plates, and bottles. You use this word when talking about things you drink from or store in.

For teachers: objects made of glass, including drinking vessels, laboratory equipment, and decorative items.

## Examples

- The shop sells beautiful glassware for your kitchen.
- The museum's glassware collection includes rare medieval goblets and delicate Victorian vases.
- The laboratory requires specialized glassware that can withstand extreme temperatures without cracking or leaking during the chemical reaction.

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