tinware

[ tin-wair ]

noun

1. articles made of tin plate.

tinware

/ ˈtɪnˌwɛə /

noun

1. objects made of tin plate

Word History and Origins

Origin of tinware¹

First recorded in 1750–60; tin + ware ¹

Example Sentences

Sometimes they resorted to missiles—stones, tinware—even dressed poultry which Auntie Cord was preparing for the oven.

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Two other dishes made from common pressed tinware, with the tops cut off and turned, also without wire.

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My entire outfit for cooking and eating dishes comprises five pieces of tinware.

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It is only when I go into a very accessible camp that I take so much as five pieces of tinware along.

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My understanding mate merely chuckled—and went on unpacking the tinware.

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