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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

Bosanski beštek pribor
Čeština příbor
Ελληνικά ασημικά
Français argenterie Couverts
Hrvatski beštek pribor
Italiano argenteria
日本語 銀器
한국어 은제품
Nederlands bestek tafelzilver
Polski sztućce
Português talher
Српски beštek pribor

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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