giftware

1 4.1

Small decorative things made and sold to be given as presents

noun
/ˈɡɪftˌwɛr/

: artículos de regalo

First floor, giftware

Examples

This store specializes in giftware, including decorative items and artisan crafts.
They have a nice selection of kitchen items, giftware, and gifts for children.

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They offer a variety of unique giftware, perfect for birthdays and holidays.
The catalog features exquisite giftware, ideal for celebrating special occasions.

Synonyms

present

vsgiftware

961 1.0

Something given to someone to show care or thanks

is produced and sold with the intention of being gifted

ware

vsgiftware

32 3.7

Things made to sell, like plates or cups

is specific to items made for giving rather than general goods

novelty

vsgiftware

26 3.9

A small, cheap object bought as a gift or souvenir

is made and sold specifically to be given as gifts

How Decorative

ornament

96 1.6

giftware

1 4.1

housewares

9 1.6

Surface Forms

giftware singular

giftwares plural

Morphology

giftware = gift + ware (transparent) = gift + ware

A straightforward compound of 'gift' + 'ware' meaning goods intended as gifts, which a typical learner can infer.

Etymology

Giftware comes from the simple English words gift ('a present') and ware ('goods' or 'things for sale'), like in glassware. So giftware are items made and sold to be given as presents.