Objects made of glass, such as drinking glasses, vases, and bowls.
Compound of 'glass' (Old English 'glæs,' possibly from a root meaning 'to shine') and 'ware' (Old English 'waru' meaning 'goods' or 'merchandise'). The term emerged in the 16th century as glass production became more common.
Before the 17th century, most people never owned glassware—it was so expensive that even wealthy households had only a few pieces; now we throw glass away without thinking about how revolutionary it was to own a clear glass you could see through.
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