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stemware

American  
[stem-wair] / ˈstɛmˌwɛər /

noun

  1. glass or crystal vessels, especially for beverages and desserts, having rounded bowls mounted on footed stems.


stemware British  
/ ˈstɛmˌwɛə /

noun

  1. a collective term for glasses, goblets, etc, with stems

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of stemware

First recorded in 1925–30; stem 1 + ware 1

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A table with built-in grooves helps keep stemware steady and avoid spills on the tablecloth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Sip in style with stemware that embraces the earthy tones that define this time of year.

From Seattle Times Oct. 3, 2023

She loved to entertain and did so frequently, with the dinnerware, linens, serving pieces, Limoges fish set and crystal stemware necessary, in her view, to accommodate and, yes, impress her guests.

From New York Times May 2, 2022

This stemware collection by seasoned hostess and attorney Lillian Alexander will give your next gathering a stunning refresh.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2022

They sat at tables spread with crisp white linen tablecloths and gleaming silverware and crystal stemware and platters heaped with hot food.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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