Meaning & Definition of word "Ware"

Ware

/wɛər/

1. Articles offered for sale, especially manufactured articles.
- Example: The store has a wide variety of kitchenware for any cooking enthusiast.
2. Goods or merchandise of a specified kind.
- Example: The crafting fair showcased handmade wares from local artisans.
3. The members of a specified class of goods.
- Example: The company specializes in electronic wares, including computers and accessories.
4. Pottery or ceramic products.
- Example: The gallery featured exquisite porcelain wares from the Ming dynasty.
5. A suffix used in compound nouns to indicate type or kind.
- Example: The shop specializes in outdoor wares such as camping gear and hiking equipment.

Middle English 'were', from Old English 'waru', meaning 'goods or property'.

household wares:

Items used in or for household purposes.

kitchen wares:

Tools and utensils used in a kitchen.

ceramic wares:

Items made from clay that has been fired to make it hard.

silver wares:

Articles made of silver, often used for eating or drinking.

crockery:

Dishes made of china or ceramic.

tableware:

Utensils, dishes, and glassware used for setting a table.

pottery:

Ceramic ware made by shaping and then firing a non-metallic mineral, such as clay.

Meaning: Computer software.

Example Sentence: That new video editing ware is really impressive.

Meaning: Pirated software.

Example Sentence: He downloaded some ware off the internet.