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cookware

noun

Simple meaning

The assorted objects, such as pots, pans, baking sheets, etc., used for cooking.

Pronunciation

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kuukwer

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkʊkwɛɹ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The assorted objects, such as pots, pans, baking sheets, etc., used for cooking

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The assorted objects, such as pots, pans, baking sheets, etc., used for cooking

Used this way, cookware is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a food and cooking use: everyday in kitchens and recipes.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Cooking/food
  • Everyday conversation

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More ways to use cookware

  • “They bought new cookware for their kitchen, including a large frying pan.”

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aluminum cookwareiron cookwaresteel cookwaregourmet cookwarecopper cookwaremicrowave cookwarestick cookwaremetal cookware

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