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silverwares

noun

plural of silverware
as in flatware
eating and serving utensils we keep the silverware in a separate drawer

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  1. flatware
  2. knives
  3. silvers
Noun
  • But unless it’s oddly shaped for artsy aesthetic purposes, flatware generally performs as intended.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But Bruto’s culture has also been about change, from its head chefs to its menu to its flatware and even its branding.
    — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of flatware
Noun
  • The hijackers used small knives to threaten passengers, attack crew members and seize the planes.
    — Rio Yamat, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, police found several silver kitchen knives with blood on them, two white shirts with blood on them, broken glass and a broken wine bottle.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of knives
Noun
  • Highlights in light ash blonde blend well with grays and silvers.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • Sydney Williams claimed uneven bars gold, while Addalye VanGrinsven medaled on all four events, collecting two silvers and two bronze medals.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Definition of silvers
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“Silverwares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silverwares. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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