Definition of silverware
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: silver plate 1
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: flatware
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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 of silverware from the Web
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Black and white cutouts of cityscapes decorate a water station set along the opposite wall, where chopsticks, silverware and ball jars filled with Thai basil, jalapeno and wedges of lime take up residence.
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Pails can also be a great way to contain festively colored paper straws, silverware, napkins, candy or nuts on a buffet table.
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But a first trip to the League Cup final since 2011 gives Wenger a chance on Feb. 25 to add the only piece of domestic silverware missing in more than 21 years at Arsenal.
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With Ronaldo at Manchester United and then Real Madrid, and Messi’s career-long allegiance being tied to Barcelona, there was an incessant trickle of silverware finding its way into both of their trophy cabinets.
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All the napkins and plates can go in the compost, but also the silverware, which is all made from palm leaf or sugar cane.
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The silverware was wrapped in a white paper napkin.
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Bale blasted an astonishing overhead kick to put Real ahead in the 64th minute and sealed the silverware with his second goal -- a long-range effort in the closing moments that Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius dropped into his own net.
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But for all his success -- be it the silverware won or the clamor of support back home -- the local hero has never forgotten home.
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First Known Use of silverware
1848
silverware Synonyms
SILVERWARE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of silverware for English Language Learners
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: objects (such as forks, knives, spoons, dishes, teapots, etc.) for serving food and drink that are made of or covered with silver
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: forks, knives, and spoons that are made of stainless steel, plastic, etc.
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: something (such as a large cup or trophy) that is given as a prize in a sports contest
SILVERWARE Defined for Kids
Definition of silverware for Students
: things (as knives, forks, and spoons) made of silver, silver-plated metal, or stainless steel
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