gold
gold definition
gold (gōld)
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
Etymology: 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
- ☆
Etymology: 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
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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