silver
word
/ˈsɪɫvɝ/
SIL-vur
/sˈɪlvɐ/
SIL-vuh
Definition
Silver is a shiny gray-white metal often used in jewelry, coins, and valuable objects. It can also mean the color of that metal.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'silver' usually means the metal; as an adjective, it describes color, as in 'silver hair' or 'a silver car'. In sports, 'silver' can also mean second place or a silver medal.
Spanish: plataPortuguese (BR): prataPortuguese (PT): prataChinese (Simplified): 银 - 银色Chinese (Traditional): 銀 - 銀色Hindi: चाँदी - रुपहलाArabic: فضة - فضيBengali: রূপা - রুপালী (রঙ)Russian: серебро - серебряный (цвет)Japanese: 銀 - 銀色 (いろ)Vietnamese: bạcKorean: 은 - 은색Turkish: gümüşUrdu: چاندیIndonesian: perak - warna perak
Example Sentences
She wears a silver ring every day.
basic
The car is silver, not black.
basic
He won a silver medal in the race.
basic
Her silver hair makes her look elegant.
natural
I’m thinking of getting a silver laptop instead of a black one.
natural
They took silver, but they were still happy with the result.
natural