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teaware

teaware

3.6
A set of cups and pots used for making and serving tea
  • noun
  • /ˈtiˌwɛr/
translation icon : vajilla de té
  • The antique shop had a beautiful collection of teaware, including teapots and cups.

Examples

  • The antique shop had a beautiful set of porcelain teaware for sale.

  • The teaware set includes a teapot and matching cups.

  • She displayed her collection of fine teaware on the kitchen shelf.

  • Proper teaware can enhance the experience of enjoying afternoon tea.

  • She bought beautiful teaware from the local shop.

  • She served the tea using her elegant teaware during the afternoon gathering.

  • For the traditional ceremony, they displayed their finest teaware on the table.

Synonyms

tea set
vsteaware
6 1.4

A matching set of cups, saucers, and a teapot used to serve tea

is wider covering individual or mixed utensils and vessels for tea use
tea service
vsteaware
3 2.4

A set of matching cups, teapot, and dishes used to serve tea

is the general term for any utensils or vessels for making or serving tea

Surface Forms

teaware singular
teawares plural

Morphology

teaware = tea + ware (transparent) = tea + ware

The meaning is directly the combination of 'tea' + 'ware' (items used for tea), a transparent compound.

Etymology

Teaware is simply tea + ware. The word tea comes from Chinese words like 'te' or 'cha' for the drink, and ware means 'goods' or items, as in kitchenware and silverware, so teaware are the items used for making, serving, and drinking tea.