silverware
SIHL-vuh-weh-uh
Silverware (noun) means Cutlery — knives, forks, and spoons — whether or not actually made of silver. Example: “She laid out the silverware before the guests arrived.”
noun
1
Cutlery — knives, forks, and spoons — whether or not actually made of silver.
"She laid out the silverware before the guests arrived."
2
(informal) Trophies or medals won in competition.
"The performance was a sign of real intent for Arsenal as they continue their pursuit for silverware on four fronts - and with Van Persie firing on all cylinders, the odds look good on them winning a first trophy since 2005."
— Ian Hughes, Arsenal 3 - 0 Wigan (2011)
"The club has picked up plenty of silverware over the years."
How to use silverware
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTable cutlery, or, informally, trophies won in sport or competition.
UK vs US
American English uses "silverware" broadly for everyday cutlery, even plastic; British English more often says "cutlery" and reserves "silverware" for actual silver items or trophies.
Common pairings
polish the silverware
win silverware
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Word forms
- Plural
- silverwares
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What does “silverware” mean?
The word “silverware” means cutlery — knives, forks, and spoons — whether or not actually made of silver. In plain terms, table cutlery, or, informally, trophies won in sport or competition.
How do you pronounce “silverware”?
“Silverware” is pronounced SIHL-vuh-weh-uh (/ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “silverware” in a sentence?
Here is “silverware” used in a sentence: “She laid out the silverware before the guests arrived.”
What part of speech is “silverware”?
“Silverware” is a noun.
How many meanings does “silverware” have?
“Silverware” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cutlery — knives, forks, and spoons — whether or not actually made of silver.
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