silverware

silverware

English

Etymology

    From silver + -ware.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)

    Noun

    silverware (countable and uncountable, plural silverwares)

    1. Anything manufactured from silver.
      Synonym: (uncommon) silvercraft
    2. Anything with a silvery colour. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
    3. (US, Atlantic Canada) Knives, forks and spoons (whether made from silver or not).
      Synonyms: (UK, Australia, Canada) cutlery, (US) flatware
    4. (sports) Trophies, success in a competition.
      • February 2008, BBC Sport - Ramos takes centre stage
        How different it was at Wembley as Ramos confirmed his reputation as a relentless pursuer of silverware by giving Spurs their first trophy in nine years.
      • 2011 January 22, Ian Hughes, “Arsenal 3 - 0 Wigan”, in BBC[1]:
        The performance was a sign of real intent for Arsenal as they continue their pursuit for silverware on four fronts - and with Van Persie firing on all cylinders, the odds look good on them winning a first trophy since 2005.

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