silver plates

noun

plural of silver plate
as in knives

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  1. knives
  2. tablespoons
  3. spoons
  4. teaspoons
Noun
  • Some diners noticed that the knives had other uses — picking teeth, for example, and settling arguments.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until coarse crumbs form.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of knives
Noun
  • Bring 1 cup white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in small saucepan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl to make a thick paste, then spread it over the stain.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Definition of tablespoons
Noun
  • Forks and spoons, tables and chairs, tea-pots and entire houses—books too—were all to be designed towards both practicality and beauty.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Fishing for striped bass near this kind of structure can be productive in the summer and fall, sometimes by employing vertical jigging with hefty spoons or soft plastics to entice fish patrolling the bottom.
    — Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of spoons
Noun
  • Sprinkle pork chops evenly with 2 teaspoons of the seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as well as the oregano, cumin, coriander, and paprika.
    — Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
Definition of teaspoons
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“Silver plates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver%20plates. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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