stemware

noun

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

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An elegant piece of stemware that encourages your vino’s unique aromas to develop can make even a budget bottle of chardonnay feel like a restaurant-worthy experience. Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Forgo bulbous or ultra-delicate stemware, which takes up too much space and often feels too precious to use. Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024 The book covers every aspect of wine appreciation: tasting with all your senses, training your nose, choosing bottles and stemware, and even starting a collection. Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Most people would balk at having skateboards and handcrafted stemware in the same room. Lily Templeton, WWD, 28 Nov. 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 5 Jan. 2025.

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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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