Definition

Items used for cooking, such as pots, pans, and baking dishes.

Example

She bought new cookware for her kitchen to prepare delicious meals.

Conversation

I just bought some new cookware for my kitchen.

Oh, nice! What kind did you get?

I got a set of non-stick pans and some pots.

That sounds great! Good cookware makes a big difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cookware is formed from "cook" (from Old English "coc", meaning to prepare food by heating) and "-ware" (from Old English "waru", meaning goods or products). The word "cookware" refers to items or goods used for cooking food.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cooking' as preparing food and '-ware' as goods or items. So, cookware means the items used for cooking.

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