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Silverware

//ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Anything manufactured from silver. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel wordnet
  3. 3
    Anything with a silvery colour. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    Knives, forks and spoons. Atlantic-Canada, US, countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    Trophies, success in a competition. countable, uncountable

    "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."

Etymology

From silver + -ware.

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