pewter
/ˈpjutər/
noun
- A gray metal made by mixing tin with other metals like copper or lead, used especially in the past for making dishes, cups, and decorative objects.
- She polished the old pewter tankard until it shone.
- Pewter is softer than silver and often has a dull, grayish finish.
- The antique shop had a beautiful set of pewter plates from the 18th century.
- A dull, grayish color like that of the metal pewter.
- The car was available in silver, black, or pewter.
- He painted the living room walls a soft pewter color.
- Her eyes were a striking shade of pewter, almost like storm clouds.
adjective
- Made of or resembling the metal pewter.
- She wore a pewter necklace that matched her earrings.
- They collected pewter figurines from different countries.
- The museum displayed a pewter chalice from the medieval period.
- Having a dull, grayish color similar to pewter.
- He chose a pewter tie to go with his navy suit.
- The sky turned a pewter gray before the storm.
- The cat had a beautiful pewter coat with darker stripes.