gold

IPA: gˈoʊɫd

noun

  • (uncountable) A heavy yellow elemental metal of great value, with atomic number 79 and symbol Au.
  • (countable or uncountable) A coin or coinage made of this material, or supposedly so.
  • (uncountable) A deep yellow colour, resembling the metal gold.
  • (countable) The bullseye of an archery target.
  • (countable) A gold medal.
  • (figuratively) Anything or anyone that is very valuable.
  • (slang, in the plural) A grill (jewellery worn on front teeth) made of gold.
  • An English surname originating as an occupation for a goldsmith or a rich man.

verb

  • To appear or cause to appear golden.

adjective

  • Made of gold.
  • Having the colour of gold.
  • (of commercial services) Premium, superior.
  • Of a musical recording: having sold 500,000 copies.
  • (academia) Subject to or involving a model of open access in which a published article is immediately available for to read for free with no embargo period.
  • (programming, of software) In a finished state, ready for manufacturing.

adverb

  • of or referring to a gold version of something
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Examples of "gold" in Sentences

  • Massive gold is the most malleable metal.
  • Don captured the gold in the 200m and the silver in the 100m.
  • The use of a touchstone to assay gold and silver is discussed.
  • He also took gold in the pommel horse and silver in the rings.
  • Gold plating of silver is used in the manufacture of jewellery.
  • Cuttack is famous for its unique silver and gold filigree works.
  • The store is famous for its unique silver and gold filigree works.
  • The gold represented a sacred metal and the passport for the afterlife.
  • The drone Daleks were painted overall in silver and the Leader in gold.
  • Sometimes jewelry makers gilded the silver using gold dust and an amalgam like mercury to create a gold finish.

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