cookware

noun

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

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Use cleaners specially formulated to clean metal surfaces on kitchen appliances, cookware, and utensils to keep them clean and maintain their shine. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025 Also, the retro color options just make for really fun gifts (likewise for vintage Le Creuset collectible cookware). Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025 Take inspiration from our editors' favorite cookware and coffee makers for the foodie in your life. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025 Commonly used to make non-stick cookware, PTFE was applied via a simple spray coating. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025 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 1 Jan. 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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