silverware

noun

sil·​ver·​ware ˈsil-vər-ˌwer How to pronounce silverware (audio)

Examples of silverware in a Sentence

The team has gone two seasons without winning any silverware. we keep the silverware in a separate drawer
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At Bellagio Las Vegas, for instance, guests must fork over a $25 surcharge to receive room service orders with the traditional presentation of ceramic plating and metal silverware. Matt Villano, CNN Money, 25 June 2025 Many of the treasures within the hotel can actually be purchased, including the Sabre silverware at on-site restaurant, The Feathers. Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025 That came despite Postecoglou having led the club to their first silverware — the Europa League — in 17 years. Elias Burke, New York Times, 18 June 2025 The club legend took over the reins from Carlo Ancelotti - who now leads Brazil - last month, and has headed to the highly-lucrative, 32-team FIFA competition in the United States with the intention of winning a first piece of silverware on offer in his new role. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for silverware

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of silverware was in 1848

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“Silverware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silverware. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

silverware

noun
sil·​ver·​ware -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce silverware (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
1
: tableware made of or plated with silver
2

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