cookware

noun

cook·​ware ˈku̇k-ˌwer How to pronounce cookware (audio)
: utensils used in cooking

Examples of cookware in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep reading to learn how to turn your muffin tins into multi-functional pieces of cookware. Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026 The beautiful, heirloom-quality cookware is a quintessential gift or kitchen upgrade. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Plastic packaging and cookware are common sources of microplastics in the home and are prone to releasing the particles when they’re worn down or exposed to heat. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026 This nonstick cookware set makes cleaning up after preparing your favorite meals much easier. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookware

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cookware was in 1906

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cookware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookware. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

cookware

noun
cook·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce cookware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: utensils used in cooking
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster