pewter

noun

pew·​ter ˈpyü-tər 

1

: any of various alloys having tin as chief component

especially : a dull alloy with lead formerly used for domestic utensils

2

: utensils of pewter

3

: a bluish gray

pewter adjective

Examples of pewter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are currently three colors on sale for $59, including green, black, and off-white, and one color (pewter) on sale for $51. —Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025

Mixed in with the ancient finds are some later artifacts, likely from European and later U.S. settlers, that date from the 19th or early 20th centuries, including a pewter cross of unknown origins. —Andres Viglucci july 4, Miami Herald, 4 July 2025

Rather than tongs, a hearty ladle feels more appropriately paired with this pick, to match its heavy vintage pewter style. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025

My next pair might be navy/ivory or warm gray/pewter. —Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 16 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French peutre, from Vulgar Latin *piltrum

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pewter

• neuter
• router
• scooter
• shooter
• suitor
• tutor
• commuter
• computer
• polluter
• recruiter
• microcomputer
• minicomputer

Kids Definition

pewter

noun

pew·​ter ˈpyüt-ər 

1

: any of various metallic substances made mostly of tin

especially : a dull metallic substance containing lead formerly used for utensils

2

: utensils made of pewter

pewter adjective