metalware

metalware — noun

1. objects made from metal that are used in a home, such as cooking pots, cutlery,

1.名詞B2
釋義

objects made from metal that are used in a home, such as cooking pots, cutlery, or decorative pieces like candlesticks and trays.

例句

Baraka polished every piece of metalware in the kitchen until it gleamed like new.

collocation: polish + metalware

At the market, Tuan found a beautiful set of antique Victorian metalware.

collocation: antique + metalware

同義詞
  • metalwork

    broader — can refer to the craft or process, not just finished household objects

  • tableware

    limited to dining items; does not cover pots, pans, or decorative pieces

  • silverware

    specifically refers to silver or silver-plated items, usually cutlery

反義詞
  • crockery

    household items made of clay or ceramic rather than metal

文法句型

metalware is [adjective]

a piece of metalware

pieces of metalware

用法筆記

Often used as an uncountable mass noun (e.g. 'much metalware'), but countable when referring to individual items ('a fine piece of metalware'). Commonly appears in contexts of dining, cooking, or interior decoration.

常見錯誤

❌I bought many metalwares at the shop.
✅I bought several pieces of metalware at the shop.
💡metalware is usually uncountable; use 'pieces of' for individual items.
❌She collected metalware from the table.' (when meaning plates and cups of any material).
✅She collected the metalware from the table.
💡metalware refers specifically to metal items, not all tableware.