[1895–1900; metal + ware1]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Marxism, cutback, flamenco, frame of reference, neon
Examples of 'metalware' in a sentence
metalware
In addition, all metalware should be polished and free from tarnish, and electrical equipment left clean.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The kitchen set includes assorted melamine foam cleaners, a kitchen scraper and a scrubbing cloth for metalware.