Definition of silverwarenext
as in silver
eating and serving utensils we keep the silverware in a separate drawer

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Recent Examples of silverware One-of-a-kind and more elaborate objects, including silverware, vases, and ceramics, will be made-to-order. — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026 Mbappé did not win any silverware last season – often a huge factor in the decision-making process – finishing fourth at the World Cup with France and failing to win a trophy with Real Madrid. — Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 The short clip highlights a lavish chandelier and floral centerpieces, and even shows Melania carefully arranging elegant silverware and glassware on the dinner table. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2026 Steen had sold Frost’s television and silverware for about $75, witnesses testified in court. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silverware
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Noun
  • Mario Prada sourced fine leathers, silver, silk and crystal from Europe and beyond and these are on public display in Milan for the first time.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The two are always dressed to balance each other onscreen, as in complementary lavender and yellow, or that aforementioned ball’s gold and silver.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Tableware Deals With holiday hosting season a few weeks out, now is a sensible time to stock up on glassware and flatware.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
  • All the dishes are served on plates from Crossland’s supply company, Mango Supplies and Resources, which also sells flatware and other goods to restaurants.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The lid for covering food on the grill and the magnetic wall strip for knife and utensil storage lack cleaning.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Tucked in a slit in the back cover is a Cabello’s receipt for six rifles, ten smoke grenades, two hunting knives, a hundred zip ties, three KitKats.
    — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Silverware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silverware. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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