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Meaning of silverware | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)

Definitions

  1. Anything manufactured from silver
  2. Anything manufactured from silver.
    countable, uncountable
  3. Anything with a silvery colour. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
  4. Anything with a silvery colour.
    countable, uncountable
  5. Knives, forks and spoons
  6. Knives, forks and spoons.
    Atlantic-Canada, US, countable, uncountable
  7. Trophies, success in a competition
  8. Trophies, success in a competition.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”
“The performance was a sign of real intent for Arsenal as they continue their pursuit for silverware on four fronts - and with Van Persie firing on all cylinders, the odds look good on them winning a first trophy since 2005.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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