1. Tableware and kitchenware made of metal (such as silver or pewter) that has a hollow or concave form, including items like bowls, cups, and serving dishes.
Usage: Also spelled 'hollow ware' or 'hollow-ware'.; Contrasts with flatware (forks, knives, spoons).; Commonly used in antiques and formal dining contexts.

Examples

• The antique shop displayed a collection of Victorian silver holloware.
• Holloware pieces like tureens and serving bowls were essential to formal table settings.
• She inherited her grandmother's sterling silver holloware, including several ornate serving dishes.
• The museum's exhibit featured both flatware and holloware from the 18th century.
• Polishing holloware requires careful attention to decorative details and crevices.