silver
IPA: sˈɪɫvɝ
noun
- (uncountable) A lustrous, white, metallic element, atomic number 47, atomic weight 107.87, symbol Ag.
- (collectively) Coins made from silver or any similar white metal.
- (collectively) Cutlery and other eating utensils, whether silver or made from some other white metal.
- (collectively) Any items made from silver or any other white metal.
- (uncountable) A shiny gray color.
- (countable) a silver medal
- Anything resembling silver; something shiny and white.
- An English surname originating as an occupation for a silversmith or a rich man, or for someone having silvery gray hair or living by a silvery brook.
- A surname from German.
- A unisex given name from English from the metal, or transferred from the surname.
verb
- To acquire a silvery colour.
- To cover with silver, or with a silvery metal.
- To polish like silver; to impart a brightness to, like that of silver.
- To make hoary, or white, like silver.
adjective
- Made from silver.
- Made from another white metal.
- Having a color like silver: a shiny gray.
- Denoting the twenty-fifth anniversary, especially of a wedding.
- (of commercial services) Premium, but inferior to gold.
- Having the clear, musical tone of silver; soft and clear in sound.
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Examples of "silver" in Sentences
- The moonlight reflected off the surface of the lake, turning it a shimmering silver
- She wore a delicate silver necklace that glinted in the sunlight
- The antique mirror had a beautiful silver frame that added a touch of elegance to the room
- The silvery fish darted through the clear water of the stream
- The silver-haired gentleman strode confidently into the room, commanding attention with his presence
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