silver-plated

adjective

: covered with a thin layer of silver
a silver-plated tray

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Anything sterling or silver-plated, from julep cups to picture frames to utensils, is fair game for a monogram. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 As for me, my silverware was silver-plated, and held no sentimental value. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025

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“Silver-plated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver-plated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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