barware
barware noun: drinking utensils that lack a stem, such as beer mugs.
Noun
barware (usually uncountable, plural barwares)
- Drinking utensils that lack a stem, such as beer mugs.
- For those to whom the great outdoors does not look so great at this time of the year there are accouterments for enjoying the comforts of home on the deck or patio, like a portable fireplace and sturdy barware to use in front of the crackling fire.2009 January 11, Marianne Rohrlich, “Wintry Wedding Gifts to Keep Life Playful”, in New York Times
- The speakeasy—a common feature of many Prohibition-era homes—was transformed into an open bar area with plenty of sturdy, party-ready Mexican recycled glass barware.2026 May, Stacie Stukin, “Historic Opportunity”, in Architectural Digest, volume 83, number 4, page 77
- Tools and accessories used for preparing or serving alcoholic drinks.
Forms of barware
| plural | barwares |
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Origin of barware
From bar + -ware.
Questions about barware
- What does barware mean?
- Barware means drinking utensils that lack a stem, such as beer mugs.
- What part of speech is barware?
- Barware is a noun.
- What is the plural of barware?
- The plural of barware is barwares.
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