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silver paper

American  

noun

British.
  1. silver foil.

  2. tinfoil.


Etymology

Origin of silver paper

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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He reminds us of the many materials from which money has been fashioned—seed, silver, paper, gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

The image, taken from a Christmas advert filmed in August, show showed red, green and silver paper hats burning in a fireplace.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023

With a growing grin, Odunze admired his handiwork — a box neatly wrapped with silver paper … and no noticeable tape.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2021

She was carrying a present wrapped in silver paper, for Ahmed’s baby.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie