Wares — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb phrase plural noun /ˈwer/ (noun) /ˈkan-ˌtän-/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Wares

Wares (noun)

  1. manufactured articles, products of art or craft, or farm produce, goods —often used in combination
  2. an article of merchandise
  3. articles (such as pottery or dishes) of fired clay
  4. ceramic ware exported from China especially during the 18th and 19th centuries by way of Canton (Guangzhou) and including blue-and-white and enameled porcelain and various ornamented stonewares
  5. parian
  6. articles made of parian
  7. ceramic plumbing fixtures (such as sinks, lavatories, or toilet bowls)

Wares (verb)

  1. to beware of, avoid —used chiefly as a command to hunting animals
  2. spend, expend

Wares (phrase)

  1. to sell one's products
  2. to sell one's goods

Wares (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. products that are bought and sold in business

    "a merchant proudly displaying his wares"

    similar: commodities, goods, merchandise
    related: line, export, import, inventory, staples, stock, stuff, supply, job lot, domestics, durables, hard goods

Wares (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be cautious of or on guard against

    "a hunter yelling to his dog, Ware the porcupine!"

    similar: guards (against), looks out (for), minds, watches out (for), is on the lookout for, keeps one's eyes open for
    related: attends, heeds, marks, notes, notices, beholds, discerns, observes, perceives, sees, watches
    near: discounts, disregards, ignores, misses, overlooks

Related Entry: Ware (verb)

Ware is a different word from Wares. The synonyms below are for ware, not for wares.

  1. to be cautious of or on guard against

    "a hunter yelling to his dog, Ware the porcupine!"

    similar: beware (of), guard (against), look out (for), mind, watch out (for), be on the lookout for, keep one's eyes open for
    related: attend, heed, mark, note, notice, behold, discern, observe, perceive, see, watch
    near: discount, disregard, ignore, miss, overlook

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wares

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wares:

commodities, goods, merchandise, guards (against), looks out (for), minds, watches out (for), is on the lookout for, keeps one's eyes open for

Related Words for Wares

line, export, import, inventory, staples, stock, stuff, supply, job lot, domestics, durables, hard goods, attends, heeds, marks, notes, notices, beholds, discerns, observes, perceives, sees, watches

Near Antonyms of Wares

discounts, disregards, ignores, misses, overlooks

Word Forms of Wares

Inflections: wared, waring

Origin & Etymology of Wares

Middle English, from Old English waru; akin to Middle High German ware ware and probably to Sanskrit vasna price venal

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Wares

peddle one's wares, ply one's wares

Frequently Asked Questions about Wares

What does "Wares" mean?

"Wares" means manufactured articles, products of art or craft, or farm produce, goods —often used in combination. As an a noun, a verb, a phrase and a plural noun, it is defined as: manufactured articles, products of art or craft, or farm produce, goods —often used in combination. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Wares"?

Other words for "Wares" include commodities, goods, merchandise, guards (against), looks out (for), minds, watches out (for) and is on the lookout for. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wares" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wares"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wares". Common alternatives include commodities, goods, merchandise, guards (against), looks out (for), minds, watches out (for), is on the lookout for and keeps one's eyes open for.

How do you use "Wares" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wares" in a sentence: "a merchant proudly displaying his wares"; "a hunter yelling to his dog, Ware the porcupine!".

Is "Wares" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wares" can be used as a noun, a verb, a phrase and a plural noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Wares"?

"Wares" is pronounced /ˈwer/ as a noun and /ˈkan-ˌtän-/ as a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Wares"?

"Wares" comes from Middle English, from Old English waru; akin to Middle High German ware ware and probably to Sanskrit vasna price venal. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Wares" meaning "products that are bought and sold in business"?

When "Wares" (plural noun) means products that are bought and sold in business, synonyms include commodities, goods and merchandise.