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Definition of silverplate

silverplate

/ˈsɪl.vɚˌpleɪt/
sil · ver · plate
Plural:silverplates
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Adjective:silverplated
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Past Simple:silverplated
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Past Participle:silverplated
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Present Participle:silverplating
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silverplate Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Tableware, utensils, or household articles made of a base metal coated with a thin layer of silver, or the silver coating itself.

Example

"She inherited a complete set of vintage silverplate from her grandmother."

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• verb

1

To coat or cover an object made of base metal with a thin layer of silver, typically by electroplating.

Example

"The craftsman offered to silverplate the worn brass candlesticks to restore their luster."

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• Nearby Words

silvering
silverish
silverlike
silverplate
silverside
silversmith
silversmithing

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Silverplate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/silverplate
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