cookware

[ kook-wair ]

noun

1. pots, pans, and other cooking cooking cook utensils.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cookware¹

First recorded in 1950–55; cook ¹ + ware ¹

Example Sentences

Wool and imported tinplate, which was used for ceilings and cheap cookware, were particularly targeted.

From Los Angeles Times

“Too Hot to Handle,” on the list as I write this, is now in its sixth season, and for all I know, it’s a reality series about testing cookware.

From Los Angeles Times

"You might get a tea set, a set of Pyrex dishes, cookware… it’s better than a kick in the teeth isn’t it?"

From BBC

Instead, they caution women to avoid prolonged exposure by choosing PFAS-free clothing, cookware, and other materials.

From Science Daily

Although the chemicals are useful in food packaging and cookware, they are harmful to human health and our environment.

From Salon