Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

silvertone

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.90 in modern English

Syllables: sil-ver-tone
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A metallic silver colour, as used in some paints.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A standout is Pascal Tarabay’s cuckoo clock, a modern interpretation of a traditional clock rendered in white, orange or blue powder-coated steel ($250), or plated in mirror-finish goldtone or silvertone ($395)."

Etymology

From silver + tone.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

goldtone

Questions

What does silvertone mean?: A metallic silver colour, as used in some paints.
Where does silvertone come from?: From silver + tone.

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