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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And for holiday dinners especially, the table can be cramped with the centerpieces, napkins, plates, glasses, and an often-staggering array of silverware. Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Take all of your silverware out and give your trays a full-on clean. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024 The long, skinny sections of a silverware organizer do a great job of sorting and storing the smallest of the small items. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024 Find it on Amazon A Narrow Silverware Organizer That Maximizes Drawer Space At less than three inches wide, this silverware organizer stacks your utensils instead of spreading them out. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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