silver alert en · NOUN
Etymology
Introduced in 2005 by Oklahoma state representative Fred Perry, modelled on amber alert. Silver suggests the grey hair of elderly people; compare silver fox.
Meanings
- (Canada, US) A public notification of a missing person, especially a senior with dementia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| silver alerts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |