silverware

noun

ˈsil-vər-ˌwer How to pronounce silverware (audio)
Definition of silverwarenext
as in silver
eating and serving utensils we keep the silverware in a separate drawer

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Recent Examples of silverware In 2016, 50 years on from its first win, a class win in the GTE-Pro category added some more silverware to the corporate display cabinet. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 Her mother brought along a trunk of dresses and silverware, but life on the farm did not afford a scope for luxury. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 When placing silverware on the table, does the sharp edge of the knife face toward the plate or away from it? — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 Placing it in the bottom of the machine or the silverware holder will keep the detergent from being released at the optimal moment. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silverware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silverware
  1. silver
  2. flatware
  3. knife
Noun
  • Precious metals like gold and silver can quickly become discolored by skin care and styling products, and pearls are also extremely sensitive to them.
    — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Mirroring the look of King’s footwear, Osaka sported a metallic silver pleated top with a mock neckline and no sleeves.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • Scandinavian countries and Japan produced particularly attractive modernist flatware in the 1950s and ’60s, giving you the vintage look without the constant polishing.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If neutrals aren’t your style, try using monochromatic dishes and flatware to create a bolder look while still letting the plants be the focal point.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of flatware
Noun
  • Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone.
    — Ali Swenson, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Less than five minutes into the ride, Brown allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed her multiple times, including in the neck.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of knife

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“Silverware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silverware. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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