pewter

CEFRB2

/ˈpjuːtə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A gray metal alloy traditionally used for dishes and objects.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Items made of pewter; pewterware.

Examples

  • The antique mug was crafted from high quality pewter.

  • The antique vase was made of pewter.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Also pronounced

  • [ˈpjuɾɚ]
  • /ˈpjutɚ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.

  2. An alloy of tin and lead.

  3. A beer tankard made from pewter.

More examples

In context

  • She polished the pewter mug daily.

  • the pewter plates on the dresser Caught and reflected the flame

  • The room was arranged by low wooden partitions into bays, where eight or ten men could sit together and rest their pewters and glasses on the narrow tables between.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English peutre, from Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (“pewter”), which is of uncertain origin. Possibly related to spelter.