Definition of "pewter" in English

noun

1. An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.

2. (historical) An alloy of tin and lead.

3. Items made of pewter; pewterware.

4. A beer tankard made from pewter.

5. A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.

6. (slang, dated) Prize money.

adjective

1. Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.

verb

1. (transitive) To coat with pewter.