stemware

noun

stem·​ware ˈstem-ˌwer How to pronounce stemware (audio)
: glass hollowware mounted on a stem

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Everything is thoughtfully selected, from the gold-leaf wallpaper to the crystal stemware. Shannon Wianecki, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024 From sparkling stemware to intricate ornaments, Waterford offers a range of stunning pieces that bond generations and promise to leave even the toughest critic in awe. Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024 If your dishwasher has a fold-down shelf to hold stemware, use it to secure the stemware for extra protection during the wash cycle. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 The installation gave way to a cocktail party in the museum’s garden, where stemware clinked and diamonds worn by the likes of Hailee Steinfeld, K-Pop sensation Mina, and Gwyneth Paltrow glistened. Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stemware 

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stemware was in 1892

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“Stemware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stemware. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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stemware

noun
stem·​ware ˈstem-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce stemware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: glass vessels (as goblets) mounted on a stem
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