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tinware

[ tin-wair ]

noun

  1. articles made of tin plate.


tinware

/ ˈtɪnˌwɛə /

noun

  1. objects made of tin plate


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tinware1

First recorded in 1750–60; tin + ware 1

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Example Sentences

Sometimes they resorted to missiles—stones, tinware—even dressed poultry which Auntie Cord was preparing for the oven.

Two other dishes made from common pressed tinware, with the tops cut off and turned, also without wire.

My entire outfit for cooking and eating dishes comprises five pieces of tinware.

It is only when I go into a very accessible camp that I take so much as five pieces of tinware along.

My understanding mate merely chuckled—and went on unpacking the tinware.

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