barware

noun

bar·​ware ˈbär-ˌwer How to pronounce barware (audio)
: glassware or utensils used in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages

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Neaco, an unexpectedly funky home decor and gift shop, stocks fun barware, wall art, novelty gifts, and home accessories. — Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 Once the holiday festivities are over, return extra serving dishes and barware to their usual spots. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026 Vintage Barware From vintage cocktail shakers to ice buckets and glasses, vintage barware is a great find at estate sales. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026 Full-length glass doors give this piece a more seamless look, while the three drawers and spacious shelves can easily house your cookbooks, collection of cloth napkins, and seasonal barware. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barware

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of barware was in 1866

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“Barware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barware. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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