glassware
This term refers to a collective group of glass objects, whether for domestic use or scientific research. It carries a connotation of fragility and transparency, often associated with elegance in a dining context or precision in a laboratory setting. Grammatically, this is a mass noun. It is uncountable and cannot be pluralized as glasswares. To refer to individual items, one must use partitive constructions such as a piece of glassware or a set of glassware.
Meanings
Objects such as cups, bowls, and bottles that are made of glass.
"The store specializes in fine crystal glassware for weddings."
Containers and apparatus made of glass used specifically in a scientific laboratory.
"The chemist carefully cleaned the glassware before starting the experiment."