Silverware Meaning
/ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAnything manufactured from silver.
nounAnything with a silvery colour.
Sentence Examples
This silverware set has been in my family for generations.
If you don't keep the silverware polished, it'll lose its luster.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After the fancy dinner, she carefully polished the ____ and placed it back in the drawer.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We polished the ____ before the formal dinner party to ensure it looked its best.
Word Origin & History
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.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2011 January 22, Ian Hughes, “Arsenal 3 - 0 Wigan”, in BBC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the fancy dinner, she carefully polished the ____ and placed it back in the drawer.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We polished the ____ before the formal dinner party to ensure it looked its best.