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
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: coin made of silver
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: 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)
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: 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
Drunken driving, Sprague Road: On July 25, police observed a speeding silver SUV on Sprague Road driven by a man whose head was nearly resting on the steering wheel. — John Benson, cleveland.com, "Man teaching brother how to drive cited for marijuana possession: North Royalton Police Blotter," 21 Aug. 2019 When Taylor got out to confront him, court documents show, Gaffney pulled a small silver and black pistol from his waistband and pointed it at her chest. — Washington Post, "Hate crime reports have soared in D.C. Prosecutions have plummeted.," 21 Aug. 2019 Murray won the 64th annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby with a silver that was a sliver heavier than the cohos that finished in second place and third place. — Anchorage Daily News, "Close call decides 64th annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby," 19 Aug. 2019 Fans can buy a peace pendant necklace, which features a circular piece of wood set under a metal peace sign, for $99, or a sterling silver or gold-plated version for $369. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, "Rock Music Fans Can Now Own a Piece of the Woodstock Stage — in Necklace Form!," 15 Aug. 2019 She is believed to be driving a silver 1993 Buick Century Special with Wisconsin plates numbered 47342DS. — William Langhorne, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Silver alert issued for Oshkosh woman who went missing after driving away from her home," 10 Aug. 2019 Pearson took silver at the 2008 Beijing Games and won world titles in 2011 and 2017 . . . — BostonGlobe.com, "Rays lose third starting pitcher, Yonny Chirinos, to injured list," 5 Aug. 2019 The 30-year-old recently earned silver in the 4×100-meter medley relay at the world swimming championships in Gwangju, South Korea. — Luis Andres Henao, The Denver Post, "Nathan Adrian: Life before Olympic swimming gold as he fights cancer," 5 Aug. 2019 In the video, Alicea looked behind him and began to pedal faster as a silver Toyota Camry approached. — Christine Dempsey, courant.com, "Hartford police make third arrest in homicide behind Bulkeley High," 2 Aug. 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
His silvered-mirror furniture from the '30s and '40s is all the rage today, but eight years ago this bed ended up in a sleepy sale at Sotheby's. —