Gold: meaning, definitions and examples

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gold

 

[ ษกoสŠld ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Materials
Context #1 | Noun

precious metal

Gold is a precious metal that is shiny, yellow in color, and is extremely valuable. It is often used for making jewelry, coins, and other decorative items. Gold is a symbol of wealth and luxury.

Synonyms

bullion, precious metal, yellow metal

Examples of usage

  • Her necklace was made of pure gold.
  • The Olympic medals are made of gold.
Context #2 | Noun

highest standard

Gold is also used to describe something of the highest standard or quality. When something is referred to as 'gold', it means it is excellent or top-notch.

Synonyms

excellent, premium, top-notch

Examples of usage

  • The team's performance was gold.
  • She has a heart of gold.
Context #3 | Verb

to cover with gold

To gold something means to cover it with a thin layer of gold. This process is often used in crafting and decorating items to give them a luxurious appearance.

Synonyms

gild, plate with gold

Examples of usage

  • The artist gold-plated the frame of the mirror.
  • She decided to gold-leaf the edges of the table.

Translations

Translations of the word "gold" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ouro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคจเคพ (sona)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gold

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ emas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะปะพั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚oto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡‘ (kin)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท or

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท altฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธˆ (geum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐู‡ุจ (dhahab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zlato

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zlato

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡‘ (jฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปั‚ั‹ะฝ (altyn)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒ แƒ (oqro)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oro

Word origin

The word 'gold' has its origins in the Old English word 'geolu', which also meant yellow or golden. Gold has been highly valued and sought after throughout history, with civilizations using it for adornment, currency, and other purposes. The discovery of gold mines and the subsequent gold rushes have shaped economies and societies. Gold continues to be a symbol of wealth, prestige, and quality.

See also: golden.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,054, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.