pewter

/ˈpjutər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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