Definition

Items used for cooking food in an oven, such as pans and dishes.

Example

She bought new bakeware to make her famous lasagna.

Conversation

I just bought some new bakeware for my kitchen.

That's awesome! What kind did you get?

I got a few different sizes of cake pans and a cookie sheet.

Sounds perfect for all your baking adventures!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bakeware is formed from "bake" (from Old English "bacan", meaning to cook by dry heat) and "ware" (from Old English "waru", meaning goods or products). The word "bakeware" refers to items or products used for baking.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bake' meaning to cook by dry heat and 'ware' meaning goods — bakeware is the goods used for cooking by dry heat.

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