pewter
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The candles retail between $42 to $50 for a pair, and recently, she developed a handsome pewter candle shaver that will be released in the winter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
The person who catches the biggest fish goes home with an engraved pewter cup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
There was a claw-foot tub with pewter fixtures, a charmingly messy bookshelf window-seat, a kitchen painted a cool green.
From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2024
The team’s primary colors have been red and pewter since 1997.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 16, 2023
Everything was cloaked in gray: oyster gray, charcoal gray, pewter gray, mold gray, storm gray, and ash.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
![]()
Every eye was on me; the pewters were lifted, reversed, and emptied.
From The Reckoning by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
In an instant there is uproar: the merry applause of clinking pewters; the stamping of feet; the rattle of sticks.
From Bob, Son of Battle by Ollivant, Alfred
So to the Cheshire Cheese they repaired, and drank to a long friendship in foaming pewters of porter.
From Young Lives by Le Gallienne, Richard
"Now, watchman, have at thee!" roared Mount, as the sloppy pewters were brought.
From The Reckoning by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
Mathieu could well remember that room with its profuse and amusing display of "antiquities," old brocades, old goldsmith's ware and old pottery, and its richly bound books, and its famous modern pewters.
From Fruitfulness by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred
Vocabulary lists containing pewter
Non-Color Words to Use When Describing Color
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Black and Gray
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!