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

Plus, the pewter-like hue of tantalum has a certain appeal that can’t be achieved in other materials and it’s also prized for its anti-corrosive properties. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

Pewter Like silver-plate, pewter items, from julep cups to soup bowls to platters, are a dynamite thrift store find. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

It was designed by Akron artist and designer Leandra Drumm, known for her whimsical pewter work. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

At the back of the store, on a large cutting table, gold scissors rest next to a bolt of navy blue wool and a container of pewter buttons. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 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