as in silver
eating and serving utensils
we keep the silverware in a separate drawer
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Recent Examples of silverware
Having a backup set of silverware is a game-changer when hosting large gatherings or feeding extra guests.
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
For example, pot holders are near the oven and stove, water glasses are stocked near the refrigerator, silverware is centrally located, and cooking tools are within arm's reach.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
In the ensuing cacophony, Bullseye matches his skills at weaponizing silverware against his assailant's gunfire.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Financial constraints forced the museum to make specific choices during the 1925 Exhibition, mainly focusing on furniture and silverware.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
For example, pot holders are near the oven and stove, water glasses are stocked near the refrigerator, silverware is centrally located, and cooking tools are within arm's reach.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
In the ensuing cacophony, Bullseye matches his skills at weaponizing silverware against his assailant's gunfire.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Financial constraints forced the museum to make specific choices during the 1925 Exhibition, mainly focusing on furniture and silverware.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silverware
Noun
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Felix won silver that year in the 200-meter sprint.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the trash, investigators also found a piece of silver duct tape.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Layered linens, heirloom-style flatware, and vintage dishes add to that lived-in feel.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
20 Apr. 2026
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Like sunlight shining through leaves, this gold flatware set features hammered handles that provide a subtle rustic detail to the table setting.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Police recovered a knife at the scene and took two people of interest into custody, authorities said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Allen was armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives, officials said.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Silverware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silverware. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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