pewter
noun
pew·ter
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Definition of pewter
1
: any of various alloys having tin as chief component
especially
: a dull alloy with lead formerly used for domestic utensils
2
: utensils of pewter
3
: a bluish gray
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Metal fabrication companies skilled in bending, welding and polishing sheet metal make custom sinks from stainless steel, copper, zinc, pewter, brass or bronze. — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, "Switching out a double sink for a single one is expensive, one way or the other," 29 July 2019 In retirement, Ron enjoyed many years and many new friends dealing antiques and pewter. — courant.com, "Ronald Chambers," 1 Aug. 2019 The handcrafted pottery, silver jewelry, pewter decor, candle holders forged from iron and other handcrafted items are generally marked at wholesale prices that translate to savings for their customers. — Julie Gallant, Ramona Sentinel, "Casa Rustica expects to expand to Santa Ysabel," 22 July 2019 After the Glazers bought the team, the Bucs switched to the pewter-and-red scheme with a crossed-swords emblem for the 1997 season, looking for a karmic change. — Conor Orr, SI.com, "Which NFL Throwback Uniforms Should Make a Comeback?," 28 June 2019 Tampa Bay had the biggest redesign, switching from white and creamsicle orange with a pirate in 1996 to a waving, tattered flag with pewter and red colors in 1997. — Teresa M. Walker, chicagotribune.com, "NFL at 100: The evolution of uniforms, from bees to Color Rush," 7 June 2019 Cryptobenthics may be crimson with turquoise spots, scarlet with yellow stripes, key-lime green, pewter dipped in orange, mango dipped in purple. — Jennifer Hayes, National Geographic, "Coral reefs depend on lots of fish the size of jellybeans," 23 May 2019 The rich, satiny gold, bronze, and pewter shadows that rimmed his lash lines glimmered whenever the light hit his eyes. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Why Taemin Won't Apologize For His Androgynous Aesthetic Anymore," 15 Mar. 2019 Opting for the more expensive Beast Box for $166 gets you a couple of extra collectables including an art print, T-shirt, and a small pewter statue of John Romero’s head on a spike. — Jon Porter, The Verge, "Doom is getting a 25th anniversary mod from the game’s co-creator," 11 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pewter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for pewter
pewter
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pewter
: a dull gray metal that is a mixture of tin and usually lead
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pewter
noun
pew·ter
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Kids Definition of pewter
1
: a metallic substance made mostly of tin sometimes mixed with copper or antimony that is used in making utensils (as pitchers and bowls)
2
: utensils made of pewter
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