metalware

[ met-l-wair ]

noun

1. work of metal, especially utensils, flatware, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of metalware¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; metal + ware ¹

Example Sentences

The Shanghai police said the driver, a 40-year-old man surnamed Chen, worked for a metalware company in Shanghai and had no criminal history.

From New York Times

He then concentrated on Persian miniatures and metalware and eventually extended his reach to non-Islamic art, notably French and Italian textiles from the 15th to 18th centuries.

From New York Times

Beautiful late Japanese craftsmanship is beginning to gain ground among collectors, especially Westerners, who no longer want to compete with the Chinese in buying Chinese porcelain and metalware.

From Economist

The first metalware up for grabs is in the 1,500 metres on Saturday.

From Reuters

Because of the organic acids, molasses should not be stored in tin or metalware dishes, as the solvent action results in producing poisonous tin and other metallic salts.

From Project Gutenberg

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