a white metallic chemical element that is ductile and malleable, takes a very high degree of polish, is chiefly univalent in compounds, has the highest thermal and electrical conductivity of any substance, and is used in jewellery, ornaments, etc: symbol Ag, atomic number 47
(used before a noun) made of or plated with silver
coins made of silver or cupro-nickel
articles, esp tableware, made of or plated with silver
cutlery made of any other metals
silver as a commodity
a whitish grey colour, esp with a lustrous sheen
informal = silver medal
be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
to be born into a wealthy, esp upper-class, family
[Old English seolfor]