silverwares

noun

plural of silverware
as in flatware
eating and serving utensils we keep the silverware in a separate drawer

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  1. flatware
  2. knives
  3. silvers
Noun
  • My groupings range from sterling silver flatware to matchbooks, but my most prized grouping is my trove of fine art.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But unless it’s oddly shaped for artsy aesthetic purposes, flatware generally performs as intended.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of flatware
Noun
  • The satirical remarks drew criticism after a man later breached security at the Washington Hilton event while armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Cops quickly found Cisneros holding two kitchen knives and surrounded her.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of knives
Noun
  • And beneath the surface, a migrating rainbow of pinks, greens, and silvers greets those who venture out by canoe or kayak.
    — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Highlights in light ash blonde blend well with grays and silvers.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of silvers
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“Silverwares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silverwares. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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