silverware /ˈsɪlvɚˌweɚ/ noun Learner's definition of SILVERWARE
[noncount]
1
: objects (such as forks, knives, spoons, dishes, teapots, etc.) for serving food and drink that are made of or covered with silver银制餐具;镀银餐具
2
US : forks, knives, and spoons that are made of stainless steel, plastic, etc.餐具(不锈钢、塑料等制成的刀、叉、匙) — called also flatware
3
British, informal : something (such as a large cup or trophy) that is given as a prize in a sports contest银杯