drinkware

/ˈdrɪŋk.weər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdrɪŋk.wer/ (ame, ipa)

drinkware — noun

1. cups, glasses, bottles, and similar items used for serving drinks or drinking th

1.名詞C1
釋義

cups, glasses, bottles, and similar items used for serving drinks or drinking them

例句

Yumi packed the picnic drinkware in a box beside the cooler.

pack picnic drinkware for an outing

The shop keeps children's drinkware on the lowest shelf near the door.

children's drinkware in a shop display

同義詞
  • tableware

    broader — includes plates, bowls, and cutlery as well as drink items

  • glassware

    narrower by material — only items made of glass

  • barware

    overlaps in hospitality settings, but can also include tools such as shakers and strainers

文法句型

the drinkware

piece of drinkware

drinkware set

plastic drinkware

用法筆記

Usually uncountable when it names the category as a whole. Shops, catalogues, and event suppliers use it more often than everyday conversation, where people usually name the specific item instead, such as 'cup', 'mug', or 'glass'.

常見錯誤

❌We bought six drinkwares for the office.
✅We bought six pieces of drinkware for the office.
💡'drinkware' is usually uncountable, so count the items or sets instead of adding -s.
❌The hotel ordered new drinkware like plates and forks.
✅The hotel ordered new tableware like plates and forks.
💡'drinkware' only covers items used for drinks, not the full meal setting.