dishware

noun

dish·​ware ˈdish-ˌwer How to pronounce dishware (audio)
: tableware (as of china) used in serving food

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Here’s What a Microbiologist Says Melamine Dishes Melamine dishware can be colorful, stylish, and durable—but it should only be used for cold foods—and especially not used in the microwave. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 The newest collection from the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart is the perfect way to incorporate moody colors and floral patterns into your dishware collection. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 Guests bring their own decor, food, non-alcoholic beverages, white tablecloths, dishware, cutlery, and a folding table and chairs—though these can be rented. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dishware

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dishware was in 1946

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“Dishware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishware. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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