Bakeware

/ˈbeɪkˌwɛr/ noun

Definition

Dishes, pans, and tools designed specifically for use in an oven when baking.

Etymology

Compound of 'bake' (Old English 'bacan') and '-ware' (from Old English 'waru'), a suffix used to categorize goods and merchandise like stoneware or glassware.

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Modern bakeware science has come a long way—materials like silicone and dark nonstick surfaces now compete with traditional metal, each changing how heat distributes and browns your baked goods!

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