🇬🇧🇨🇳 glassware - 玻璃器皿 : English Lesson

Meaning of "glassware" ("玻璃器皿"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Glassware means dishes and containers that are made of glass, like cups, drinking glasses, bowls, and pitchers. People use glassware to drink water or juice, to serve food, or to decorate a table. It is see‑through, can be shiny, and can break easily if you drop it, so we have to handle glassware carefully.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried to carry three pieces of glassware at once, and every adult in the room turned into a screaming statue.

Our science experiment used plastic cups instead of glassware, because apparently explosions and glass don’t mix well.

The waiter carried a whole tower of glassware, and every kid in the restaurant held their breath like it was a magic trick.

The baby grabbed the glassware, and ten adults used their fastest ninja moves to take it back safely.

At the party, the grown‑ups clinked their glassware while the kids clinked their plastic cups like tiny rock stars.

She carried a box of glassware into the kitchen, heart thudding. The paper hid fragile glassware: wine glasses, a pitcher, a set of small bowls. A kitten toppled the box; glassware scattered, tinkling. Neighbors rushed in, gathering each piece of glassware, wrapping with care. Later they toasted with the saved glassware, smiling.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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