silverware

CEFRB1

/ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Anything with a silvery colour.

Examples

  • If you don't keep the silverware polished, it'll lose its luster.

  • This silverware set has been in my family for generations.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Knives, forks and spoons (whether made from silver or not).

  2. Anything manufactured from silver.

  3. Trophies, success in a competition.

More examples

In context

  • 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 2005.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

After the fancy dinner, she carefully polished the blank and placed it back in the drawer.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From silver + -ware.