noun
- a gray metal alloy made mainly of tin, used for making dishes, mugs, and decorative objects
- dishes, mugs, or other objects made of pewter
adjective
- made of pewter
- having a dull gray color like pewter
Examples
- The antique pewter mug was passed down through generations.
- She collected pewter plates and serving dishes.
- The pewter candlesticks gleamed softly in the candlelight.
- His pewter flask was engraved with his initials.
- The sky had a pewter color before the storm.
- They served ale in heavy pewter tankards.
- The pewter finish gave the lamp a vintage appearance.