silver paper

noun

, British.

1. silver foil.
2. tinfoil.

Word History and Origins

Origin of silver paper¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

The poster turns tie-dye into an oceanic force, glimmering atop silver paper.

From Washington Post

During all this time, immense heaps of gold and silver paper were set fire to and consumed.

From Project Gutenberg

Then Jem felt in his pocket and produced something wrapped in silver paper.

From Project Gutenberg

Frighten him away, he's after those chocolates wrapped in silver paper that you brought up from Rangoon.

From Project Gutenberg

My old friend Daniel Boone's still at his post, I see; and, why, the very silver paper on the walls is the same!

From Project Gutenberg

He went out of the room, and came back in a moment carrying a good-sized box carefully wrapped in silver paper.

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