silver bullet

noun

: something that acts as a magical weapon

especially : one that instantly solves a long-standing problem

Examples of silver bullet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are no silver bullets or easy answers, just the same due diligence as always. — John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Of course, a rent freeze, even for two-year leases, isn’t a silver bullet for addressing the city’s affordability crisis. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 June 2026

Experts cautioned that beetroot juice isn't a silver bullet and shouldn't be your only strategy for lowering blood pressure. — Christina Manian, Health, 23 June 2026

However, there's been no silver bullet to the problem. — Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for silver bullet

• pullet