silver
Element forty-seven
Silver is a chemical element and precious metal.
Sterling silver is at least 92.5% silver and is used in dining utensils and jewelry.
In rankings in which metals represent values, silver is usually behind gold and ahead of bronze: The Olympian finished second, and so was awarded the silver medal.
As a color name, silver is a bright or metallic gray.
Silver is used to mark the 25th anniversary of an occasion and was once a standard of currency.
To silver an object is to coat or plate it with silver.
Crafting objects from precious metal
- metalworkingShaping raw ore industrially
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- chasingFollowing to catch
filigree · casting · soldering · polishing · hallmarking · gilding · inlay · etching
Basic substance or factor
- oreMetal-bearing rock
- alloyMetallic combination
- sterlingPure silver alloy
- bullionPrecious metal in bulk
ingot · nugget · bar · sheet · wire · plating · tarnish · oxidation
Metal money units
- moneyCurrency for transactions
- piecesParts of something divided
- pesoLatin American currency
- drachmaFormer Greek monetary unit
denarius · shilling · dollar · bullion · treasury · mint · numismatics · specie
Neutral achromatic hue
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- reflectiveCasting back light
- pewterTin-based tableware alloy
gunmetal · chrome · platinum · steel · argent · lustrous · gleaming · polished
Eating utensils collectively
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- spoonEating utensil for liquids
- forkTined eating tool
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
serving · platter · tray · candlestick · goblet · teapot · sugar bowl · creamer
Uncontaminated quality
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
anniversary · age · clarity · reflection · grace · modernity · wealth · prestige
silversmithing
Crafting objects from precious metal
- metalworkingShaping raw ore industrially
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
chasing · filigree · casting · soldering · polishing · hallmarking · gilding · inlay · etching · embossing
element
Basic substance or factor
bullion · ingot · nugget · bar · sheet · wire · plating · tarnish · oxidation · smelting
coins
Metal money units
drachma · denarius · shilling · dollar · bullion · treasury · mint · numismatics · specie · coinage
gray
Neutral achromatic hue
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- reflectiveCasting back light
pewter · gunmetal · chrome · platinum · steel · argent · lustrous · gleaming · polished · sleek
flatware
Eating utensils collectively
knife · serving · platter · tray · candlestick · goblet · teapot · sugar bowl · creamer · salver
purity
Uncontaminated quality
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
wisdom · anniversary · age · clarity · reflection · grace · modernity · wealth · prestige · tradition
daguerreotype
First commercial photography method
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- emulsionBlended immiscible liquids
- halideHalogen-element compound
bromide · nitrate · print · darkroom · negative · exposure · development · fixing · sensitized · grain
ring
Closed curve shape
pendant · brooch · chain · bangle · locket · cufflinks · anklet · charm · choker · amulet
silvergold
Element seventy-nine
first place · bronze · last place · winner · champion
silvergold
Element seventy-nine
golden · warm-toned · chromatic · colorful · multicolored
silvernonmetal
Element without conductivity
nonmetallic · plastic · wood · organic material · organic
- silver liningConsolation within misfortune
- silver medalRunner-up's award
- silver barsCast blocks of precious metal
- silver bulletPerfect single remedy
- silver spoonSymbol of inherited wealth
- silver dollarLarge denomination coin
silvery, silverware, silver chloride, silvers, silvered, silvering, silversmith, silverfish, silverback