stemware

noun

stem·​ware ˈstem-ˌwer How to pronounce stemware (audio)
: glass hollowware mounted on a stem

Examples of stemware in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The drinks are comparable, though the newer place levels up by serving classic cocktails in fancier stemware. Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024 Color their cabinet with this eye-catching set of stemware, which comes in a range of colors from soft pastels to rich jewelry tones. Paula Lee, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024 These colored stemware glasses are bold and beautiful and would be perfect for a special occasion or paired with a special bottle of wine for a bigger gift. Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024 Elevated water glasses Horne notes that a special water glass is especially nice for non-drinkers like himself, who often miss out on the fun stemware. Laura Fenton, wsj.com, 5 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for stemware 

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Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stemware was in 1892

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“Stemware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stemware. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

stemware

noun
stem·​ware ˈstem-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce stemware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: glass vessels (as goblets) mounted on a stem
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