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

Drawers built into the table hold extra silverware — a thoughtful way to keep your party self-sufficient and in the moment. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

According to Degrenne’s successors, about 50 percent of all French households counted their silverware and cutlery in their home in 1989. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Lifewit Large Silverware Drawer Organizer This Amazon best-seller transforms chaotic silverware drawers into an organizational haven. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026

The silverware and crisp cotton napkins are paired with cheerful local ceramic tableware. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 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