# Silent Sam

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌsaɪlənt ˈsæm/

## Definitions
1. A person who seldom or never speaks; a taciturn or unresponsive individual.
2. A machine, device, etc. which operates without making noticeable sound.
3. A mixed alcoholic beverage, usually containing vodka, a cola soft drink, and other ingredients.

## Etymology
From silent (“speechless, mute”) + Sam (“a diminutive of male given name Samuel”). From ante 1920.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/silent-sam