Dictionary definition · silver
noun
- a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
- coins made of silver
- a light shade of grey
- silverware eating utensils
- a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition
verb
- coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam"silver the necklace"
- make silver in color"Her worries had silvered her hair"
- turn silver"The man's hair silvered very attractively"
adjective
- made from or largely consisting of silver"silver bracelets"
- having the white lustrous sheen of silver"a land of silver (or silvern) rivers where the salmon leap"
- of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver"silvery hair"
- expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively"able to dazzle with his facile tongue"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).