hardware utensils for use in a kitchen
"She spent the morning organizing her collection of old copper pots and pans, which she considered essential kitchenware for her cooking."
Instruments and utensils found in a kitchen, particularly those associated with the preparation and serving of food.
"After moving into her new apartment, she spent the whole weekend shopping for essential kitchenware like pots, pans, and cutting boards to get ready for cooking."