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

According to Chris Willatt, owner of Alpine Maids, loading silverware in the dishwasher with the handles pointing down and the usable sides pointing up is the best way to achieve prime cleanliness. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026

But narrowing down the best silverware sets is far more subjective. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

During Milan Deisgn Week in April, the family-run company enhanced its range of silverware with a new Caviar collection. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

In the dining room, drawers can hold tablecloths, placemats, napkins, silverware, serving pieces, and more. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 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