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

Vintage Italian pewter makes this set of round coasters a tabletop showstopper. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026

The militia had first interrogated the Delaware and Mohican about the location of their material possessions before killing them to ensure a successful plunder of pewter, tea sets, furs, and clothing. —Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026

As previously mentioned with metallic gold items, a pewter serving dish will not withstand many cycles through the dishwasher. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026

Think bronze, copper, silver, and even pewter. —Cori Sears, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 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