Silverware vs Tableware - What's the difference?
silverware | tableware |
Anything made from silver.
Anything with a silvery colour.
(US) knives, forks and spoons
(sports) trophies, success in a competition.
* Febraury 2008 , -
* {{quote-news
, year=2011
, date=January 22
, author=Ian Hughes
, title=Arsenal 3 - 0 Wigan
, work=BBC
The cutlery, crockery and glassware used in setting a table for a meal.
As nouns the difference between silverware and tableware
is that silverware is anything made from silver while tableware is the cutlery, crockery and glassware used in setting a table for a meal.silverware
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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.
citation, page= , passage=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.}}