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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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Just behind Spain, this generation of England players is tipped to land some silverware, having finished runners-up at the past two Euros.

From BBC

The withdrawals have coincided with Arsenal's challenge on three fronts for silverware this season, including their attempt to win a first Premier League title in 22 years.

From BBC

Yet there has been so much more than silverware that has made his time at Craven Park a success.

From BBC

That means a phone number that gets answered in fewer than 10 rings and food that arrives on a plate, with silverware, while it’s still warm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hodgkinson still managed to salvage silverware from her challenging 2025 by making the world podium in Tokyo six months ago and is ultimately appreciative of the perspective that setback has given her.

From BBC

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