Pewter

Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːtər/

Definitions of pewter

noun a gray alloy of tin with copper and antimony that is used for making utensils and other items

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother has a beautiful pewter tea set.

A2 The antique shop sells pewter tankards and plates.

B1 The jewelry maker crafted a stunning necklace using pewter beads.

B2 The artist used pewter to create a unique sculpture for the exhibition.

C1 The historical museum displays a collection of pewter artifacts from the 18th century.

C2 The expert appraiser identified the rare pewter vase as a valuable antique.

Examples of pewter in a Sentence

formal The artisan crafted a beautiful pewter vase using traditional techniques.

informal I found a cool pewter necklace at the flea market.

slang That pewter mug is totally rad!

figurative Her voice had a pewter quality to it, cold and metallic.

Grammatical Forms of pewter

• past tense: pewtered
• plural: pewters
• comparative: more pewter
• superlative: most pewter
• present tense: pewters
• future tense: will pewter
• perfect tense: have pewtered
• continuous tense: is pewtering
• singular: pewter
• positive degree: pewter
• infinitive: to pewter
• gerund: pewtering
• participle: pewtered

Origin and Evolution of pewter

First Known Use: 1393 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pewter' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'peautre' which came from the Old French word 'peaultre' meaning antimony, a metal used in making pewter alloys.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pewter' shifted from referring specifically to the metal antimony to encompassing a broader range of tin-based alloys used in making household items such as plates, cups, and utensils.