silverware

[sil-ver-wair]

noun

1. articles, especially eating and serving utensils, made of silver, silver-plated metals, stainless steel, etc.

silverware

/ ˈsɪlvəˌwɛə /

noun

1. articles, esp tableware, made of or plated with silver

Word History and Origins

Origin of silverware¹

First recorded in 1780–90; silver + ware ¹

Example Sentences

They settled in Philadelphia and, as a teenager, he learned engraving and earned a living incising designs for silverware firms—no doubt honing his talent for detail.

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Do they expect to use your silverware or should they buy some plastic utensils?

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Chelsea have spent a lot of money on their squad in recent seasons but need more silverware, and a title bid, to show for it.

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Naraoka, the world number 10, claimed his first piece of silverware since the China Open in November 2023 after coming through a tough scrap in western Japan.

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And she did not take long to win some silverware - leading the national team to a gold medal at the Paris Olympics just three months after taking charge.

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Related Words

• cutlery 
• flatware 
• tableware