gold

gold · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A yellow precious metal, chemical element Au, used in jewelry and as a monetary standard.

  2. 2.

    The color of gold; a bright yellow.

  3. 3.

    Gold coins or medals.

  4. 4.

    Something precious or excellent.

  5. 5.

    Made of or resembling gold.

  6. 6.

    Having the color of gold.

Phrases & expressions

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    gold standard — A high level of quality; a monetary system.
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    gold medal — First-place award.
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    good as gold — Well-behaved; reliable.
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    heart of gold — A kind and generous nature.
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    strike gold — Find success or fortune.
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    all that glitters is not gold — Appearances can be deceiving.
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    golden — Made of or resembling gold.

Related words

See also: golden, metal, silver, wealth
Synonyms: bullion, treasure

Etymology

From Old English gold, from Proto-Germanic *gulþą, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰelh₃- ("to shine, be yellow").