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enamelware

enamelware

1 6.2
Kitchen pots and pans made of metal with a smooth layer like glass
  • noun
  • /ɪˈnæməlˌwɛr/
translation icon : vajilla de esmalte
  • For instance, scholars investigating the technology adopted from Europe have pointed out the close relation of enamelware made by the court and by factories in Canton.
  • enamelware pot
  • vintage enamelware
  • enamelware bowl

Examples

  • An enamelware factory over at Lipowa Street.

  • I promise to learn everything there is to know about enamelware production.

  • Two hundred kilos of enamelware a month, to begin in July and to continue for one year.

  • I love enamelware and collect old (inexpensive) pieces.

    Blog text (14)
  • Small ones may also be used for serving food, although this function has been largely usurped by the colorful, ever-present enamelware bowls.

    Academic text (1994)
  • They stride past long racks full of enamelware and other goods.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Manufacturers of superior enamelware crockery, expressly designed and crafted for military use.

  • The vintage enamelware bowl is perfect for serving salads at picnics.

  • Her collection of antique enamelware includes pots, pans, and coffee makers.

  • He bought a bright blue enamelware mug for his camping trip.

Synonyms

cookware
vsenamelware
10 1.1

Things like pots and pans that you use to cook food

also includes such cooking items but only when made of enameled metal
dinnerware
vsenamelware
5 2.7

Items like plates and bowls for serving and eating food at a meal

covers serving items too but only those made of metal with enamel
kitchenware
vsenamelware
4 1.8

Items used in a kitchen for cooking or serving food, like pans and plates

is limited to metal items coated with enamel for a durable finish
dishware
vsenamelware
  • US
1 2.8

Plates, bowls, and cups used for serving and eating food

applies specifically to metal versions finished with a smooth enamel layer
housewares
vsenamelware
1 1.6

Things you use in the home for cooking and cleaning like pots and pans

focuses on metal kitchen goods with a protective enamel layer
metalware
vsenamelware
1 5.0

Metal items used in the home, like forks or trays

adds the enamel coating feature making them smooth and more durable

Surface Forms

enamelware singular
enamelwares plural

Morphology

enamelware = enamel + ware (transparent) = enamel + ware

A straightforward compound 'enamel' + 'ware' meaning goods coated with enamel; the meaning follows directly from its components.

Etymology

The word enamelware comes from enamel, a shiny, glass-like coating like the enamel on your teeth, and ware, which means 'goods' or 'objects'. So enamelware is simply household goods, especially kitchen items, covered with a hard enamel layer, which is why they are smooth, easy to clean, and long-lasting.