Silver Fox

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlvər fɑks/

Definitions of silver fox

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'silver fox' is a noun referring to a type of animal.

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather is a silver fox.

A2 The silver fox has a beautiful coat.

B1 The silver fox is known for its elegant appearance.

B2 I saw a majestic silver fox in the forest.

C1 The silver fox is a symbol of wisdom and grace.

C2 The silver fox's fur glistened in the moonlight, a sight to behold.

Examples of silver fox in a Sentence

formal The silver fox is known for its beautiful silver fur coat.

informal I saw a handsome silver fox in the woods yesterday.

slang That guy at the party was a total silver fox.

figurative The CEO is a real silver fox when it comes to negotiating deals.

Grammatical Forms of silver fox

• past tense: silver foxed
• plural: silver foxes
• comparative: more silver fox
• superlative: most silver fox
• present tense: is a silver fox
• future tense: will be a silver fox
• perfect tense: has been a silver fox
• continuous tense: is being a silver fox
• singular: a silver fox
• positive degree: silver fox
• infinitive: to be a silver fox
• gerund: being a silver fox
• participle: a silver fox

Origin and Evolution of silver fox

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'silver fox' originates from the color of the fur of a specific type of fox known for its silver-gray coloring.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the actual animal, the term 'silver fox' has evolved to also refer to a person, typically an older man, who is attractive and has gray or silver hair.