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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For him, that platform isn’t just about records or silverware. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 Dinner will be served on a 12-seat, community-style picnic table adorned with fresh cut flowers from The Ivy Place, antique place settings and hammered aluminum silverware. Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025 On May 23, the first-team squad paraded the trophy through the streets of north London in front of thousands of emotional supporters who were united by a first piece of silverware in 17 years. Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 July 2025 An expert explains whether or not the orientation of your silverware in the dishwasher matters. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 9 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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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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