silverware (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlvərˌwer/
Definition
Utensils, such as knives, forks, and spoons, made of or coated with silver, used for eating or serving food.
Examples
The museum displayed a collection of antique silverware from the 18th century.
After the party, we had to wash all the silverware by hand.
She inherited her grandmother's beautiful silverware, including several serving pieces.
How to Use silverware
- silverware for (prepositional phrase)
- Utensils made of or coated with silver used for a specific purpose or meal. — "This silverware is perfect for formal dinners."
- silverware set (collocation)
- A collection of matching eating utensils. — "They bought a new silverware set for their first apartment."
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