/ ˈsɪlvəweə(r); NAmE -vərwer/ noun [ U ]
1.
objects that are made of or covered with silver, especially knives, forks, dishes, etc. that are used for eating and serving food :
a piece of silverware
2.
( NAmE ) = cutlery
3.
( BrE , informal ) a silver cup that you win in a sports competition
SYN trophy