silverware

Anything manufactured from silver.

Noun

  1. Anything manufactured from silver.

    Synonyms: silvercraft

  2. Anything with a silvery colour.
  3. Knives, forks and spoons (whether made from silver or not).

    Synonyms: cutlery flatware

  4. 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.
    • 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...

Origin

Etymology tree substratebor.? Proto-Germanic *silubrą Proto-West Germanic *silubr Old English seolfor Middle English silver English silver Proto-Germanic *warō Proto-West Germanic *waru Old English waru Middle English ware English -ware English silverware From silver + -ware.

Forms

silverwares