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Gold is defined as a soft, yellow precious metal, or the color that is a mix of yellow and olive brown.
(noun)- An example of gold is the substance from which some jewelry is made.
- An example of gold is the color of wheat.
The definition of gold is having an olive brown-yellow color.
(adjective)An example of something gold is the color of the metal in an engagement ring.
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See gold in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a heavy, yellow, inert, metallic chemical element that is highly ductile and malleable: it is a precious metal and is used in the manufacture of coins, jewelry, alloys, etc.: symbol, Au; at. no., 79
- gold coin
- money; riches; wealth
- the bright yellow color of gold
- something regarded as having the value, brilliance, etc. of gold: a voice of pure gold
- gold medal
Origin: ME < OE, akin to Ger gold, ON goll < IE base *ĝhel-, to shine, gleam > glow, yellow
adjective
- of, made of, like, or plated with gold
- having the color of gold
- secured by or redeemable in gold; based on gold
- ☆
Origin: after the gold-plated copy awarded to the performer(s)
designating a record, tape, disc, video, etc. which has registered sales of a specified number, as one million, or value, as $500,000: gold reflects a lesser number or value than platinum
See gold in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. Symbol Au A soft, yellow, corrosion-resistant element, the most malleable and ductile metal, occurring in veins and alluvial deposits and recovered by mining or by panning or sluicing. A good thermal and electrical conductor, gold is generally alloyed to increase its strength, and it is used as an international monetary standard, in jewelry, for decoration, and as a plated coating on a wide variety of electrical and mechanical components. Atomic number 79; atomic weight 196.967; melting point 1,063.0°C; boiling point 2,966.0°C; specific gravity 19.32; valence 1, 3. See Table at element.b. Coinage made of this element.c. A gold standard.
- Money; riches.
- A light olive-brown to dark yellow, or a moderate, strong to vivid yellow.
- Something regarded as having great value or goodness: a heart of gold.
- a. A medal made of gold awarded to one placing first in a competition, as in the Olympics: won 9 golds in 13 events.b. A gold record.
Having the color of gold.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , from Old English; see ghel-2 in Indo-European roots
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