stemware

/ˈstemweə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstemwer/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstem-ˌwer/ (ame, mw)

stemware — noun

1. glasses and similar table pieces supported by a narrow stem above the foot, incl

1.名詞C1
釋義

glasses and similar table pieces supported by a narrow stem above the foot, including wine glasses, goblets, and other serving bowls with stems.

例句

Lucía unpacked the stemware before the dinner guests rang the bell.

unpack the stemware before guests arrive

The restaurant replaced its chipped stemware after a busy wedding season.

replace chipped stemware

同義詞
  • glassware

    broader — includes tumblers, jars, and other glass items without stems

  • wine glasses

    narrower — one common type of stemware rather than the full category

  • barware

    broader — can include shakers, strainers, and tools as well as glasses

反義詞

文法句型

the stemware

piece of stemware

crystal stemware

stemware set

用法筆記

Usually uncountable when it names the category as a whole. In everyday speech people often name the specific item instead, such as 'wine glasses' or 'champagne flutes', but shops, restaurants, and catalogues commonly use 'stemware' for the group.

常見錯誤

❌We bought six stemwares for the party.
✅We bought six pieces of stemware for the party.
💡'stemware' is usually uncountable, so count the items instead of adding -s.
❌The cafe served juice in stemware tumblers.
✅The cafe served juice in tumblers.
💡stemware has a stem, so flat-bottomed tumblers do not belong in this category.