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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An expert explains whether or not the orientation of your silverware in the dishwasher matters. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025 And if you’re drawn to this timeless style, Georg Jensen’s Pyramid silverware is likely to be your new favorite set for all future dinner parties. Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025 At the cookline area, 15 roaches ran around 20 dead roaches on clean dishes, silverware, prep counters and the floor. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025 To keep your silverware drawer tidy, snag this Joseph Joseph compact organizer or this expandable option that has a space for every utensil. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 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 25 Nov. 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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