silverware

noun

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

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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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 The lengthy tables were covered in white cloth and featured multiple floral centerpieces, as well as plates and silverware. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 June 2026 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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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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