26984 words

gold

9 definitions • 19 examples
1
a chemical element that is a valuable, shiny, yellow metal used to make coins and jewellery:

Examples:

Investment in gold was down 29 per cent.
He gave me a beautiful carved pendant made of gold.
The knives and forks were solid gold.
2
the shiny or deep yellow colour of the metal gold:

Examples:

She walked onto the red carpet wearing a long gold dress.
The team's colours are green and gold.
The colour scheme in the living room is a rich mix of blues, greens, and golds.
3
a small disc of gold that is given to the person who wins a competition, especially in a sport:

Examples:

He's running so well - surely he'll take the gold.
4
something that is very special or valuable:

Examples:

comedy gold The new show is pure comedy gold.
Neither film seemed like box-office gold before it opened.
5
made of gold:

Examples:

He wore a gold ring.
She has a lot of gold jewellery.
a gold dome
6
having the shiny or deep yellow colour of the metal gold:

Examples:

The fish are blue with gold stripes down the side.
The buildings of the city turn pink and gold in the late afternoon sun.
gold paint
7
a soft, yellow metal that is highly valued and used esp. in jewelry and as a form of wealth:

Examples:

The price of gold reached a new high Thursday.
8
(of) a bright yellow color:

Examples:

a gold dress
[ U ] His uniform was scarlet and gold.
9
a valuable metal that is traded, bought and sold, and is used by some governments as a currency:

Examples:

During difficult economic times, gold is considered to be a very safe investment.

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