silverware

noun

sil·​ver·​ware ˈsil-vər-ˌwer How to pronounce silverware (audio)

Examples of silverware in a Sentence

The team has gone two seasons without winning any silverware. we keep the silverware in a separate drawer
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The club’s hierarchy will now hope the Champions League can provide the fans with some silverware this season as pressure mounts on Arteta’s shoulders. Ben Church, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025 India have dominated short form cricket for some time, but without the silverware. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 The gold silverware features a smooth surface, showcasing a two-tone color scheme of gold and pink. Lights: $28.99 Candles are great centerpieces/decor for weddings. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025 These included a $160 silverware set, a $349 cordless Dyson vacuum, and a $349 KitchenAid mixer. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for silverware

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of silverware was in 1848

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“Silverware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silverware. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

silverware

noun
sil·​ver·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce silverware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
1
: tableware made of or plated with silver
2

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