silverware

[ sil-ver-wair ]

noun

1. articles, especially eating and serving utensils, made of silver, silver-plated metals, stainless steel, etc.

silverware

/ ˈsɪlvəˌwɛə /

noun

1. articles, esp tableware, made of or plated with silver

Word History and Origins

Origin of silverware¹

First recorded in 1780–90; silver + ware ¹

Example Sentences

Cruyff, also one of football's greatest ever players, won the European Cup and four La Liga titles with Barcelona, also picking up silverware at Ajax.

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How often does a manager go without a trophy in their first campaign, then win silverware in their second?

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The 48-year-old Italian has won plenty of silverware in just his second senior managerial spell, guiding Inter Milan to the Serie A title last season and winning the Coppa Italia twice.

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Shaw said any of her team-mates could have been nominated after a strong year for City, despite not delivering any silverware.

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There has been so much disappointment so to get some silverware is massive for the city.

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Related Words

• cutlery
• flatware
• tableware