Meaning & Definition of Ware in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Manufactured articles or goods.

  Example Sentence: The store sells a wide variety of kitchen wares.

• Definition: Products or items on sale.

  Example Sentence: He specialized in artistic wares crafted from clay.

• Definition: A specific type of product that is part of a particular category.

  Example Sentence: The wares displayed at the craft fair attracted many buyers.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: artículos

• French: marchandises

• German: Waren

• Russian: товары

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of ware

• 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.