silverware

/ˈsɪlvərˌwɛr/
noun
  1. Knives, forks, spoons, and other utensils used for eating or serving food, often made of or coated with silver.
    • She set the table with the family's best silverware for the holiday dinner.
    • When camping, we use plastic silverware instead of metal.
    • The restaurant polished its silverware until it gleamed under the lights.
  2. Items made of silver, such as bowls, trays, or candlesticks, used for decoration or serving.
    • He inherited a set of silverware from his grandmother, which he keeps in a special chest.
    • The museum displayed ornate silverware from the 18th century.
    • The antique shop had a beautiful collection of silverware, including teapots and goblets.
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