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

As for her glam, the former Spice Girl opted for shimmery pewter eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a pink-nude lip. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 June 2026

Small Metal Accent Pieces Fosburg says she’s always drawn to metals like brass, silver, and pewter when thrifting, especially in small accent pieces. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026

Among the artifacts found buried in the frozen earth were pewter military buttons from the First Pennsylvania Battalion, established in 1775 — which helped archaeologists date the remains back to the Revolutionary War, according to the museum. —Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 May 2026

At the bar, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, dressed in a pewter, light-catching mini dress, ordered an Orangina cocktail that swiftly caught on. —Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026

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