silver spoon

noun

1. spoon ( def 17 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of silver spoon¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

"Some red squirrels have the luck of being born into gentler early environments, akin to being born with a silver spoon," Petrullo said.

From Science Daily

Heather Humphreys tells the Dáil Simon Harris, the son of a taxi driver, was "not born with a silver spoon in his mouth".

From BBC

As a labor organizer, Butler worked to better the lives of nurses in Baltimore and Milwaukee, janitors in Philadelphia and hospital workers in New Haven, Conn. No hedge funds or silver spoon in her background.

From Los Angeles Times

But several museums ended up with hundreds of silver pieces such as candlesticks used to light candles on the eve of Shabbat, Kiddush cups to bless the wine, silver spoons and cake servers.

From Seattle Times

Shay said in the Oprah interview that her mother once told her, “You were born in a crystal ball with a silver spoon.’

From Washington Times