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Webster 1913 Edition


Silverware

Sil′ver-wareˊ

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Noun.
Dishes, vases, ornaments, and utensils of various sorts, made of silver.

Definition 2024


silverware

silverware

English

Noun

silverware (countable and uncountable, plural silverwares)

  1. Anything made from silver.
  2. Anything with a silvery colour.
  3. (US) knives, forks and spoons
  4. (sports) trophies, success in a competition.
    • Febraury 2008, BBC Sport - Ramos takes centre stage
      How different it was at Wembley as Ramos confirmed his reputation as a relentless pursuer of silverware by giving Spurs their first trophy in nine years.
    • 2011 January 22, Ian Hughes, “Arsenal 3 - 0 Wigan”, in BBC:
      The performance was a sign of real intent for Arsenal as they continue their pursuit for silverware on four fronts - and with Van Persie firing on all cylinders, the odds look good on them winning a first trophy since 2005.

Synonyms

  • cutlery (UK, Australia)
  • see also Wikisaurus:cutlery

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