Common meanings of Silver include:
A transition metal that is malleable, ductile and harder than gold. It’s used often in jewelry, dentistry, decorative arts and electrical work. Silver is traditionally given for a 25th wedding anniversary gift.
A reference to utensils, flatware, hollowware, and other kitchen items that are made of sterling silver. Sterling silver needs polishing periodically to remove tarnish, which builds up over time.
A color that is a shiny metallic grey.
A version of the Pokémon video game series: Pokémon Silver.
A 1979 album by Johnny Cash. The LP commemorated Cash’s first 25 years as a recording artist. It was reissued in 2002, one year before his death.
Related Silver resources
About.com Chemistry: Silver Facts [1] About.com Jewelry: How to Care for Sterling Silver [2] About.com Interior Decorating: How To Polish Silver [3] About.com Desktop Publishing: Silver [4] Pokémon Official Site: Pokémon Silver [5] Johnny Cash Official Site: "Silver" Album [6]