silver

¹sil·ver

noun \ˈsil-vər\

Definition of SILVER

1

: a white ductile very malleable metallic element that is capable of a high degree of polish, is chiefly monovalent in compounds, and has the highest thermal and electric conductivity of any substance — see element table

2

: silver as a commodity <the value of silver has risen>

3

: coin made of silver

4

: articles (as hollowware or table flatware) made of or plated with silver; also : similar articles and especially flatware of other metals (as stainless steel)

5

: a nearly neutral slightly brownish medium gray

6

: coho

7

: a silver medal awarded as the second prize in a competiton

Examples of SILVER

1. a bracelet made of silver
2. an artist who works in silver and gold
3. a wooden statue inlaid with silver
4. We need to polish the silver.

Origin of SILVER

Middle English, from Old English seolfor; akin to Old High German silbar silver, Lithuanian sidabras

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to SILVER

Synonyms: flatware, tableware, silverware

Related Words: place setting, setting, setup; silver plate; cutlery; chopstick, fork, knife, spoon, tablespoon, teaspoon

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