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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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He was forced out because fans and board had delusions of grandeur after Moyes won the club silverware and now it's a relegation battle the club look ill equipped for.

From BBC

Arsenal are still in contention for all four trophies this season - with six wins from six in the Champions League - but the Carabao Cup would be their first chance of silverware.

From BBC

Johnson finished with 18 goals last season and scored the winner in the Europa League final against Manchester United to end Tottenham's 17-year wait for silverware.

From Barron's

They will need to keep players off the treatment table if they are to claim silverware this term, a problem which contributed to finishing 2024-25 empty handed.

From BBC

They want to be competing for silverware in the near future, and to battle the Champions League's elite, so they are shopping for future European champions.

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