silverware — ozdic

Collocations

4

ADJ.

clean, correct, enough, polished, relentless, rolling

VERB + SILVERWARE

cleaned, didn't, dishes, don't, find, hired, keep, need

SILVERWARE + NOUN

fronts, it'll, meal, people, restaurant

PREP.

on

Definitions

noun

1

Anything manufactured from silver.

2

Anything with a silvery colour.

3

Knives, forks and spoons.

4

Trophies, success in a competition.

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.

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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 y

Wiktionary

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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 f

Wiktionary

03

This silverware set has been in my family for generations.

Tatoeba · #59609

04

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

Tatoeba · #657158

05

The correct setting for silverware is the fork on the left side of the plate and on the right side the knife then the spoon.

Tatoeba · #692903

06

The dishes and silverware are Japanese-styled but the food is French-style cooking at this restaurant.

Tatoeba · #2730072

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, silverware is marked as US. Watch for register when choosing this word.