sil·ver·ware

sil·ver·ware
/ˈsılvɚˌweɚ/ noun [noncount]
1 : objects (such as forks, knives, spoons, dishes, teapots, etc.) for serving food and drink that are made of or covered with silver
2 US : forks, knives, and spoons that are made of stainless steel, plastic, etc. — called also flatware
3 Brit, informal : something (such as a large cup or trophy) that is given as a prize in a sports contest

The team has gone two seasons without winning any silverware.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • sil|ver|ware — «SIHL vuhr WAIR», noun. 1. a) eating utensils, serving dishes, and the like, made of or plated with silver; silver tableware. b) metal eating utensils as distinguished from plates and glasses. 2. things made of silver; ware of a silversmith …   Useful english dictionary

  • silverware — sil|ver|ware [ˈsılvəweə US vərwer] n [U] 1.) BrE objects that are made of silver, for example dishes, plates, knives, forks etc 2.) AmE knives, forks, and spoons that are made of silver or a similar metal 3.) BrE a silver cup that a person or… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • silverware — sil|ver|ware [ sılvər,wer ] noun uncount 1. ) AMERICAN forks, knives, and spoons for eating or serving food: CUTLERY 2. ) objects made from silver, especially objects used at meals …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • silverware — sil•ver•ware [[t]ˈsɪl vərˌwɛər[/t]] n. articles, esp. flatware, made of silver, silver plated metals, stainless steel, etc • Etymology: 1780–90 …   From formal English to slang

  • Silverware — Sil ver*ware , n. Dishes, vases, ornaments, and utensils of various sorts, made of silver. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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