silverware

noun

sil·​ver·​ware ˈsil-vər-ˌwer 

1

: silver plate sense 1

2

: flatware

Synonyms of silverware

• silver
• flatware
• knife

Examples of silverware in a Sentence

The team has gone two seasons without winning any silverware.

we keep the silverware in a separate drawer

Recent Examples on the Web

Prevent Rust Since chalk works as a good moisture controller, it can be used to prevent rust on tools, jewelry, silverware, and other metal items. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 July 2026

Festive table settings Every 4th of July picnic, BBQ and cookout needs plates, cups, napkins and silverware. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Despite the silverware and the historic setting, the Challenge Cup continues to wrestle with a broader identity question. — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 27 June 2026

This Amazon best-seller transforms chaotic silverware drawers into an organizational haven. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for silverware

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

silverware

noun

sil·​ver·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

1

: tableware made of or plated with silver

2

: silver entry 1 sense 2c