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

From BBC

THE FACTS: The image shows red, green and silver paper hats — traditionally worn at British Christmas dinners — burning in a fireplace.

From Seattle Times

Strings of twinkling Christmas lights hung from the ceiling between the stars he'd helped to cut out from silver paper.

From Salon

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

From Seattle Times

Within abundance of silver paper was a pretty little Tunbridge-ware box, which Harriet opened: it was well lined with the softest cotton; but, excepting the cotton, Emma saw only a small piece of court-plaister.

From Literature