white metal

noun

1
: any of several light-colored alloys used especially as a base for plated silverware and ornaments and novelties
2
: any of several lead-base or tin-base alloys (such as babbitt) used especially for bearings, fusible plugs, and type metal

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It's based on a triple-axle trailer and has cedar siding, with white metal accenting and roof. — Adam Williams march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026 Perhaps the most charming drink is the mezcal mule, served in a small white metal mug like the ones grandmothers use for coffee. — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 Prices of the white metal surged to a record high this year before plunging almost 30% last Friday. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026 Palladium is a silvery-white metal that’s lighter than platinum and often mistaken for it. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white metal

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of white metal was in 1562

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“White metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20metal. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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