1 (symbol Ag) a valuable grey-white metal that is used for making jewellery, coins, etc 银: a silver spoon/necklace 银匙╱项链That's a nice ring. Is it silver? 那个戒指不错，是银的吗？

2 coins made from silver or sth that looks like silver 银币（用银或像银的材料制成）

3 objects that are made of silver, for example knives, forks, spoons, dishes 银器: The thieves stole some jewellery and some valuable silver. 那些贼偷了一些珠宝和贵重银器。