silver
Definition
A lustrous white metallic element (symbol Ag, atomic number 47), highly valued for jewelry, coins, and its excellent electrical conductivity—basically, the bling of the periodic table.
A shiny grayish-white color, like moonlight on a budget.
Second place in a competition, as in a 'silver medal'—close, but no cigar (or gold).
Elegant tableware or utensils made from or plated with silver, often passed down to argue over at family dinners.
Examples
After decades of chasing gold, he settled for a silver parachute from his dead-end job.
Her silver tongue convinced the judge she was innocent, even with glitter still on her hands.
The werewolf's silver allergy turned date night into a full-moon fiasco.
He polished his silverware so obsessively, it blinded the guests at Thanksgiving.