hollowware

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From hollow +‎ -ware.

Noun

hollowware (countable and uncountable, plural hollowwares)

  1. Items such as sugar bowls, creamers, coffee pots, teapots, soup tureens, etc. (but not flatware) intended to accompany the pottery on a table.
    Coordinate term: flatware
  2. Hollow articles of ironware, such as pots and kettles.