bakeware

noun

bake·​ware ˈbāk-ˌwer How to pronounce bakeware (audio)
: dishes used for baking and serving food

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This nonstick bakeware set earned Southern Living’s seal of approval for its range of pan sizes, lightweight construction, and affordable price. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026 Le Creuset Labor Day Home Deals Le Creuset’s Specials section is a good place to start if your cookware or bakeware could use an update. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Aside from the art adorning the bakeware and towels, Yeh’s lifestyle and personality are also infused into the assortment’s physical design. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026 Advertisement In 2022, Moos and his colleagues reported that in an assortment of silicone bakeware purchased in shops and online, more than 80% of samples released substances of concern into food, while a small number performed well and were very stable. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bakeware

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First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bakeware was in 1916

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“Bakeware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bakeware. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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bakeware

noun
bake·​ware ˈbāk-ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce bakeware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: dishes used for baking and serving food
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