sterling silver
Britishnoun
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an alloy containing not less than 92.5 per cent of silver, the remainder usually being copper
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sterling-silver articles collectively
Example Sentences
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The biggest one for McIlroy is less tangible than the Green Jacket in the wardrobe, the sterling silver replica trophy on the mantelpiece, or the reserved spot in the car park.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
“That’s part of the fun,” Van Hulsen says as she brings over a sterling silver ice cream scoop engraved with “There’s nothing wrong with me that ice cream can’t fix” in barely perceptible cursive.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026
Other highlights include a sterling silver exemplar of “Box of Smile,” which is a small box containing a mirror inside.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025
She has an eagle eye for clothing with “100% cotton” on the tag or sterling silver jewelry stamped with a tiny “925,” indicating the quality of material.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025
It was a thin strap of charcoal-tanned leather that held a rectangular plate of sterling silver.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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