Utensils, tools, and equipment used in cooking and food preparation. Includes items such as pots, pans, knives, and various cooking implements found in a kitchen.
Compound word formed from 'kitchen' (from Old English 'cycene,' from Late Latin 'coquina') and 'ware' (from Old English 'waru' meaning 'goods, commodities'). The compound emerged as kitchens became more specialized spaces requiring dedicated tools.
The evolution of kitchenware reflects changing food culture and social structures - from basic medieval cauldrons to today's specialized gadgets for every culinary task. Archaeological studies of ancient kitchenware reveal more about daily life and social status than many other artifacts.
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