silverware


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sil·ver·ware

 (sĭl′vər-wâr′)
n.
1. Hollowware and flatware made of or plated with silver.
2. Metal eating and serving utensils.
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silverware

(ˈsɪlvəˌwɛə)
n
(Furniture) articles, esp tableware, made of or plated with silver
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

sil•ver•ware

(ˈsɪl vərˌwɛər)

n.
articles, esp. flatware, made of silver, silver-plated metals, stainless steel, etc.
[1780–90]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.silverware - tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steelsilverware - tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel
flatware, silver - silverware eating utensils
holloware, hollowware - silverware serving dishes
tableware - articles for use at the table (dishes and silverware and glassware)
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Translations
evőeszközök

silverware

[ˈsɪlvəwɛəʳ] Nplata f, vajilla f de plata (= trophies) → trofeos mpl
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

silverware

[ˈsɪlvərwɛər] n
(= items made of silver) → argenterie f
(= sports trophies) → trophées mplsilver wedding silver wedding anniversary nnoces fpl d'argent
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

silverware

[ˈsɪlvəwɛəʳ] nargenteria
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References in classic literature ?
The service was his own silverware from the Mansion House!
In the fear of "Yankee" invasions, the silverware and other valuables were taken from the "big house," buried in the woods, and guarded by trusted slaves.
And Gomez insists the Reds are hungry to get their hands on more silverware after losing in the Community Shield to Manchester City on penalties.
JOE GOMEZ insists Liverpool are hungry for more silverware - and he is hoping they can feed that by lifting the UEFA Super Cup tomorrow.
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Paul Gallacher admits Lok minds are lasered in on silverware after getting off to a winning start.
PITTODRIE captain Joe Lewis insists Aberdeen have set their targets high for the new season - with silverware a priority.
Muscat, June 16 (BNA): The Silverware industry is one of the most important handicraft industries in the Sultanate.
by ONA Silverware is one of the authentic Omani professions that still maintains its originality.
Adam, Jun.15 (ONA) The Silverware industry is one of the most important craft industries in the Sultanate.
The Kidderminster Division One outfit edged out Pure Sports Foundation, who had missed out on the Premier Division title on goal difference, in a dramatic shootout for silverware.
And he has reiterated his ambition to add more silverware to the club's trophy cabinet.