silver
noun
sil·ver
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Definition of silver
(Entry 1 of 3)
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: a very malleable metallic chemical element with atomic number 47 that is capable of a high degree of polish, has the highest thermal and electric conductivity of any substance, and that is used especially in jewelry and tableware, in electronics, and as an antimicrobial — see Chemical Elements Table
2
: silver as a commodity
the value of silver has risen
3
: coin made of silver
4
: articles (such as hollowware or table flatware) made of or plated with silver
also
: similar articles and especially flatware of other metals (such as stainless steel)
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: a nearly neutral slightly brownish medium gray
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: coho
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: a silver medal awarded as the second prize in a competition
silver
adjectiveDefinition of silver (Entry 2 of 3)
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: made of silver
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: resembling silver: such as
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: having a white lustrous sheen
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: of or tending towards the color silver
silver fur a silver gray
b
: giving a soft resonant sound : dulcet in tone
c
: eloquently persuasive
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: consisting of or yielding silver
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of silver
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: advocating the use of silver as a standard of currency
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: of, relating to, or being a 25th anniversary or its celebration
silver
verb
silvered;
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Definition of silver (Entry 3 of 3)
1a
: to cover with silver (as by electroplating)
b
: to coat with a substance (such as a metal) resembling silver
2a
: to give a silvery luster to
b
: to make white like silver
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Other Words from silver
Verb
silverer
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Synonyms for silver
Synonyms: Noun
flatware, silverware, tableware
Synonyms: Adjective
argentine, gray (also grey), grayish, leaden, pewter, silvery, slate, slaty (also slatey), steely
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Examples of silver in a Sentence
Noun
a bracelet made of silver an artist who works in silver and gold a wooden statue inlaid with silver We need to polish the silver.Adjective
a dress trimmed with silver ribbon a distinguished-looking gentleman with silver hairVerb
The surface of the lake was silvered by the moonlight.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Detectives were reportedly able to review private security camera video from several homes in the area and describe the suspect vehicle as a silver or gray compact car seen fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. — Kristi Nix, Houston Chronicle, "Drive-by shooting reported in Fort Bend County neighborhood," 5 Sep. 2019 Hirscher also won seven world titles in various disciplines and clinched two gold medals in the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018 to add to a silver from Sochi four years earlier. — Rob Hodgetts, CNN, "Austrian ski racing great Marcel Hirscher retires," 4 Sep. 2019 Glastonbury police are searching for a silver Ford F-150 pickup truck and driver that struck a woman riding a bicycle early Wednesday morning on the New London Turnpike. — Zach Murdock, courant.com, "Glastonbury police searching for silver Ford F-150 involved in early morning hit-and-run," 28 Aug. 2019 The vehicle was a 2006 silver Hyundai Sonata with an Arizona state flag front license plate. — Mike Cruz, azcentral, "Body found in Oak Creek Canyon identified as missing 87-year-old Sun City man," 27 Aug. 2019 An accident reconstructionist, Karas said a silver Toyota Corolla with Pennsylvania tags traveling north on Md. 140 first rear-ended a vehicle near Royer Road then continued northbound. — Mary Grace Keller, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "One flown to Shock Trauma after head-on collision, police say at-fault driver may have been under the influence," 27 Aug. 2019 By coating canvases with silver, Kassay invokes analog photography, a concern of Patrick Harkin as well. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, "In the galleries: An exhibition that draws attention to overlooked issues," 23 Aug. 2019 American goalkeeper Zack Steffen now has a card with Fortuna Dusseldorf, striker Ze Luis is now at Porto after leaving the Russian league, whilst Real Madrid youngster Sergio Reguilon has a nice silver in-form at Sevilla. — SI.com, "FIFA 19: Kevin De Bruyne, Karim Benzema & Dani Ceballos Earn Spots in Ultimate Team TOTW 43," 21 Aug. 2019 Sundhage, who led the U.S. to two Olympic gold medals and guided her native Sweden to a silver in 2016, is the first foreigner – and just the second female -- to head the Brazilian women’s team. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, "Soccer! Galaxy, LAFC could have major transfer news soon," 30 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The Black, 67-year-old, silver-haired model who began her modeling career just a few years ago. — Shalwah Evans, Essence, "Elaine Welteroth Hosts Sephora’s Color Up Close Panel On Beauty And Inclusion," 20 Aug. 2019 In the first incident, police say the man may have been driving a small, four-door sedan, possibly a Saturn or Neon that was light blue, silver or gray. — Dallas News, "Police look for man who grabbed, kissed women walking their dogs in McKinney," 15 Aug. 2019 Olympic silver medalist Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi and bronze medalist Margaret Wambui of Kenya have not competed since the CAS ruling because they are also affected. — Chris Chavez, SI.com, "Caster Semenya No Longer Able to Compete During Testosterone Ruling Appeal vs. IAAF," 30 July 2019 Olympic silver medalist Leo Manzano retires from the sport. — oregonlive.com, "Shouldn’t USATF find a way to fill the stadium for a national championship? Oregon track & field rundown," 28 July 2019 Turns out, the actual Mind-Flayer is a guy in an Elmo-level red bodysuit and a shiny, silver helmet that would put Spider-Man: Far From Home* villain Mysterio's to shame. — Allie Gemmill, Teen Vogue, "“Stranger Things” Cast Used A Funny Prop Instead of an Actual Mind-Flayer While Filming," 26 July 2019 Paint colors are black, white, silver metallic, Firecracker Red and Granite Crystal Metallic. — Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Jeep Gladiator: the mudder of midsize pickups," 14 July 2019 Gary Woodland denied Brooks Koepka's bold bid at history with two clutch shots and made U.S. Open memories of his own, starting with that silver trophy in his hands at Pebble Beach. — Doug Ferguson, sun-sentinel.com, "Koepka just short of U.S. Open 3-peat as fellow Palm Beach County resident Woodland hangs on," 17 June 2019 Gary Woodland denied Brooks Koepka's bold bid at history and made U.S. Open memories of his own Sunday with two clutch shots, a birdie putt on the final hole and that silver trophy in his hands at Pebble Beach. — Doug Ferguson, chicagotribune.com, "Former college basketball player Gary Woodland holds off a surging Brooks Koepka to win the U.S. Open," 16 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb