cookware

noun

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

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Two of the largest cookware conglomerates in the world are suing a six-year-old startup over claims of false advertising in regard to non-stick cookware. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 May 2026 This design from Unite delivers the same colorful, French-cookware aesthetic and excellent heat retention that Le Creuset is known for, at a fraction of the cost. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026 That leaves it to you to figure out what’s coming through your kitchen tap — and what’s hiding in your cookware, your rain jacket and the carpet under your feet. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026 The cookware is easy to clean, oven-safe, induction-compatible and has high-visibility glass lids. ABC News, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookware

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cookware was in 1906

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“Cookware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookware. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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cookware

noun
cook·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce cookware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: utensils used in cooking
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