Silverware

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlvərˌwɛr/

Definitions of silverware

noun eating utensils, such as forks, knives, and spoons, made of silver or other metals

Example Sentences

A1 I set the table with silverware for dinner.

A2 She polished the silverware before the dinner party.

B1 The restaurant uses high-quality silverware for their guests.

B2 The antique silverware collection was passed down through generations.

C1 The silverware in the fancy restaurant was made of pure sterling silver.

C2 The intricate designs on the silverware were a testament to the craftsmanship of the silversmith.

Examples of silverware in a Sentence

formal The fine dining restaurant used sterling silverware for their guests.

informal Don't forget to set the silverware on the table before dinner.

slang I accidentally dropped the silverware and made a loud clatter.

figurative Her words cut through the conversation like sharp silverware.

Grammatical Forms of silverware

• past tense: used
• plural: silverwares
• comparative: more silverware
• superlative: most silverware
• present tense: use
• future tense: will use
• perfect tense: have used
• continuous tense: is using
• singular: silverware
• positive degree: silverware
• infinitive: to use
• gerund: using
• participle: used

Origin and Evolution of silverware

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'silverware' originated from the combination of 'silver' referring to the material it is made of and 'ware' which means articles or goods.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to specifically refer to items made of silver, the term 'silverware' has evolved to encompass any type of flatware or cutlery, regardless of the material it is made of.