Barware

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Drinking utensils that lack a stem, such as beer mugs. uncountable, usually

    "For those to whom the great outdoors does not look so great at this time of the year there are accouterments for enjoying the comforts of home on the deck or patio, like a portable fireplace and sturdy barware to use in front of the crackling fire."

Example

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"For those to whom the great outdoors does not look so great at this time of the year there are accouterments for enjoying the comforts of home on the deck or patio, like a portable fireplace and sturdy barware to use in front of the crackling fire."

Etymology

From bar + -ware.

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