suffix [in U nouns]
[Date: 1300-1400; Origin: ware 'goods' (11-20 centuries), from Old English waru]
things made of a particular material, especially for use in the home
　glassware (=glass bowls, glasses etc)
　silverware (=silver spoons, knives etc)
things used in a particular place for the preparation or serving of food
　ovenware (=dishes for use in the oven)
　tableware (=plates, glasses, knives etc)
things used in operating a computer
　software (=programs)
　shareware (=programs which can be shared via the Internet)