Silverware traditionally refers to items made of silver, but now includes other metals. Despite the name, most restaurant silverware isn't real silver.
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Setting context
Silverware is often mentioned when setting a table for meals. Could you help me set the silverware before dinner?
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Care instructions
Actual silver items require polishing to prevent tarnishing. My job after the meal is to polish the silverware.