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Definition of silverwork
silverwork
/ˈsɪl.vɚˌwɝːk/
sil · ver · work
silverwork Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Objects, ornaments, or decorative vessels made of or wrought in silver.
Example
"The museum exhibition featured intricate colonial silverwork crafted by local artisans."
2
The art, craft, or occupation of shaping and fashioning silver into decorative or functional items.
Example
"She studied traditional silverwork under a master craftsman in the Southwest."
Synonyms
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Silverwork. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/silverwork