silver

A specific, high-quality alloy of silver, containing 92.5% pure silver.

Indicates that an object is made entirely of silver, not just plated.

Refers to silver that is not mixed with other metals.

Silver that has been made smooth and shiny by rubbing.

Valuable silver objects that have been passed down through a family; often used figuratively to mean valuable assets.

A silver medal won at the Olympic Games.

A silver medal won at the Commonwealth Games.

Metal covered with a thin layer of silver.

A mine where silver is extracted from the earth.

Rock from which silver can be extracted.

Used for placing a gemstone into a silver frame or holder.

To rub silver objects to make them shiny.

To win a silver medal unexpectedly or at the last moment.