Drinkware
Drinkware
Drinkware or beverage-ware refers to the various types of glassware or vessels from which people drink liquids. These can include items such as water glasses, coffee cups, tea cups, and wine glasses.
Pronunciation
/driNGkˌwer/
Etymology
The term "drinkware" is a compound word that combines the words "drink" and "ware", which is a suffix that denotes items of a particular type or for a particular use. The term "drinkware" has been in use since the late 20th century.
Types of Drinkware
- Mugs: A mug is a type of cup typically used for drinking hot beverages, such as coffee, hot chocolate, soup, or tea.
- Tumblers: A tumbler is a flat-bottomed drinking glass.
- Stemware: Stemware are drinkware that stands on stems above a base. It is usually made from glass, but may be made from ceramics or metals. The stem allows the drinker to hold the glass without affecting the temperature of the drink.
- Shot Glasses: A shot glass is a small glass designed to hold or measure spirits or liquor, which is either drunk straight from the glass (a shot) or poured into a cocktail.
- Teacups: A teacup is a cup from which tea is drunk.
- Wine Glasses: A wine glass is a type of glass that is used to drink and taste wine.
Related Terms
- Tableware: Tableware are the dishes or dishware used for setting a table, serving food and dining.
- Serveware: Serveware refers to the larger dishes or utensils that are used for serving food.
- Flatware: Flatware refers to utensils such as cutlery or eating utensils, like forks, knives, and spoons.
- Dinnerware: Dinnerware are the dishes or dishware, typically of a similar style, used for serving and eating meals at a dining table.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drinkware
- Wikipedia's article - Drinkware
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