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silverware

American  
[sil-ver-wair] / ˈsɪl vərˌwɛər /

noun

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

silverware British  
/ ˈsɪlvəˌwɛə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of silverware

First recorded in 1780–90; silver + ware 1

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The news comes as a major boost for the Gunners, as they battle on four fronts to win silverware for the first time since 2020.

From BBC

With the Spanish cup their best chance of silverware this season it has seemed that Atletico have lacked some focus in La Liga, and that was reflected in this humbling by their city rivals.

From Barron's

England are not exactly dripping with silverware themselves.

From BBC

With a resounding crash, everything—plates, candles, silverware, and food— fell to the floor.

From Literature

Guardiola's only way to silence the outside noise -- and mounting suggestions that City are a team in decline -- is with silverware.

From Barron's

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