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- [hol-oh-wair]
- /ˈhɒl oʊˌwɛər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hol-oh-wair]
- /ˈhɒl oʊˌwɛər/
Definitions of hollowware word
- noun hollowware silver dishes, as serving dishes, having some depth (distinguished from flatware). 1
- noun hollowware Serving dishes and accessories, especially of silver, that are hollow or concave. 1
- noun hollowware hollow articles made of metal, china, etc, such as pots, jugs, and kettles 0
- noun hollowware Items such as sugar bowls, creamers, coffee pots, teapots, soup tureens, etc. (but not flatware) intended to accompany the pottery on a table. 0
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Origin of hollowware
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; hollow + ware1
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Parts of speech for Hollowware
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hollowware popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hollowware usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hollowware
noun hollowware
- tableware — the dishes, utensils, etc., used at the table.
- service — Robert W(illiam) 1874–1958, Canadian writer, born in England.
- cutlery — Cutlery consists of the knives, forks, and spoons that you eat your food with.
- flatware — utensils, as knives, forks, and spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food.
- silver — consisting of, made of, or plated with silver.
Top questions with hollowware
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