Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

silverware

/ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.08 in modern English

Syllables: sil-ver-ware
IPA: /ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Anything manufactured from silver.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Anything with a silvery colour.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

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

American usage; Countable; Uncountable

noun

Trophies, success in a competition.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

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.

Usage

Inflected Forms

silverwares (plural)

Synonyms

silvercraft cutlery flatware

Questions

How do you pronounce silverware?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/.
What does silverware mean?: Anything manufactured from silver.
Where does silverware come from?: 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.

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