silver

[ˈsɪlvər]

silver Definition

• 1. a precious shiny grayish-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 47
• 2. coins made of silver or a similar metal

Using silver: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "silver" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ring was made of pure silver.

• Example

  The Olympic medal is made of silver.

• Example

  He inherited a collection of antique silverware from his grandmother.

silver Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for silver

• argent
• silvery
• white
• gray

Phrases with silver

• silver screen

  the cinema industry or films collectively

  Example

  She has always dreamed of making it big on the silver screen.

• silver bullet

  a simple and seemingly magical solution to a complicated problem

  Example

  There is no silver bullet to solve the issue of climate change.

• silver lining

  a positive aspect of an otherwise negative situation

  Example

  The silver lining of losing my job was that I finally had time to start my own business.

Origins of silver

from Old English 'seolfor'

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Summary: silver in Brief

The term 'silver' [ˈsɪlvər] refers to a precious metal with a shiny grayish-white color, often used in coins and jewelry. It also extends to phrases like 'silver screen,' referring to the cinema industry, 'silver bullet,' denoting a simple solution to a complex problem, and 'silver lining,' meaning a positive aspect of a negative situation.