silver cups

Shiny drinking vessels

Silver cups are drinking vessels or trophy cups made of silver or silver-plated metal.

As trophies, they're awarded for athletic or competitive achievement—the traditional prize at horse races, golf tournaments, and sailing regattas.

The phrase evokes old-money elegance and formal ceremony: The winner hoisted the silver cup above his head.

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award · prize · engraved · polished · tarnished · gleaming · championship · winner · podium · awards ceremony · ceremony · mint julep · christening · heirloom · baby shower gift · regatta · best in show · tennis

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achievement level/rank

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Precious metal drinking vessels

gold medals · participation trophies · grand prizes · bronze medals · last place

material/composition

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Precious metal drinking vessels

wooden cups · ceramic cups · tin cups · plastic cups · paper cups

formality/preciousness

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Throwaway drinking containers

plastic cups · tin cans

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G