Meaning & use

Plasticware

noun·Everyday

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Household items, such as dishes, cups, or utensils, made of plastic.

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They packed plasticware for the picnic so nothing would break.

The store sells cheap plasticware for large parties.

A note on using this word

Often used interchangeably with 'plastic tableware', especially for disposable or reusable plastic containers.

Words with a similar meaning

plastic dishesdisposable ware

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