salversal‧ver /ˈsælvə $ -ər/ noun [countable] 
Word Origin
a silver salver
Word OriginWORD ORIGINsalver
ExamplesOrigin:
1600-1700 French salve, from Spanish salva ‘testing of food to check for poison, large metal plate on which tested food was given to the king’, from salvar ‘to save, test food’, from Late Latin salvare; ➔ SAVE1EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
word sets- Chilperic also showed Gregory a gold salver covered with gems, weighing fifty pounds.
- Each finalist will receive a commemorative medal and the top three will win a silver salver.
- He said take it back downstairs and bring it to me on a salver.
- On the salver was an ice-bucket cooling a bottle of champagne and two long fluted glasses.
- Romanov's monologue was only once interrupted, by a waiter who wheeled in a trolley on which sat a silver salver.
- The press were delighted to have the scandal fed to them on a silver salver.
- The waiter lifted the salver to reveal a rack of lamb surrounded by courgettes and tiny new potatoes.
- The winners received a salver and cheque for £300.
WORD SETS► Utensils
Collocationsbain marie, nounbaking tray, nounbarbecue, nounbasin, nounbeaker, nounbeater, nounbilly, nounblender, nounboard, nounbottle, nounbottle opener, nounbreadbasket, nounbread bin, nounbreadboard, nouncaddy, nouncafetière, nouncake tin, nouncan opener, nouncarafe, nouncarving fork, nouncasserole, nouncaster, nouncauldron, nouncheeseboard, nounchip pan, nounchopper, nounchopping board, nounchopstick, nouncleaver, nouncoffee grinder, nouncoffee mill, nouncoffee pot, nouncolander, nouncookie cutter, nouncookie sheet, nouncookware, nouncoolbox, nouncooler, nouncorer, nouncorkscrew, nouncosy, nouncreamer, nouncrock, nouncrockery, nouncruet, nouncup, nouncutlery, nouncutting board, noundemijohn, noundessertspoon, noundipper, noundish, noundishcloth, noundishpan, noundish towel, noundishwasher, noundisposal, noundouble boiler, noundraining board, noundumb waiter, nounDutch oven, nounearthenware, adjectiveeggcup, nounegg-timer, nounewer, nounfinger bowl, nounfish slice, nounflask, nounflatware, nounfood processor, nounfork, nounfrying pan, noungarbage disposal, noungoblet, noungourd, noungrater, noungravy boat, noungriddle, noungridiron, noungrill pan, noungrinder, nounironware, nounjar, nounjug, nounkettle, nounknife, nounladle, nounlemon squeezer, nounliquidizer, nounmeat grinder, nounmilk churn, nounmixer, nounmixing bowl, nounmould, nounmug, nounnapkin, nounnapkin ring, nounnon-stick, adjectiveovenproof, adjectiveovenware, nounpaddle, nounpalette knife, nounpan, nounpaper towel, nounpeeler, nounpepper mill, nounpepper pot, nounpercolator, nounpestle, nounpitcher, nounplate, nounplatter, nounpoacher, nounpot, nounpotato peeler, nounpotholder, nounpressure cooker, nounpudding basin, nounpunch bowl, nounPyrex, nounramekin, nounrolling pin, nounrotisserie, nounsalt cellar, nounsalt shaker, nounsalver, nounsamovar, nounsauce boat, nounsaucepan, nounsaucer, nounscoop, nounserver, nounserviette, nounshaker, nounsieve, nounsilverware, nounskewer, nounskillet, nounslotted spoon, nounsnifter, nounsoup spoon, nounspatula, nounspoon, nounsqueezer, nounsteamer, nounstockpot, nounstove, nounstrainer, nountable mat, nountablespoon, nountableware, nountea caddy, nountea cosy, nounteacup, nounteaspoon, nountea urn, nounThermos, nountin, nountin opener, nountoasting fork, nountrencher, nountrivet, nountrolley, nountumbler, nounTupperware, nountureen, nounurn, nounutensil, nounvacuum flask, nounwaffle iron, nounwaxed paper, nounwhisk, nounwok, nounwooden spoon, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► silver
a large metal plate used for serving food or drink at a formal meal: · Each finalist will receive a commemorative medal and the top three will win a silver salver.· The press were delighted to have the scandal fed to them on a silver salver.· Romanov's monologue was only once interrupted, by a waiter who wheeled in a trolley on which sat a silver salver.· The silver salver was donated in memory of Mr Morgan, a former councillor and local headmaster.· Hartwell had handed his birthright on a silver salver to the rescuing white knight.· Nothing seemed to have come of the silver salver idea, no doubt because of the continuing need for secrecy.
a silver salver