noun

1. 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
2. 1. gold coin
   2. money; riches; wealth
3. the bright yellow color of gold
4. something regarded as having the value, brilliance, etc. of gold a voice of pure gold
5. gold medal

Etymology: ME < OE, akin to Ger gold, ON goll < IE base *ĝhel-, to shine, gleam > glow, yellow

adjective

1. of, made of, like, or plated with gold
2. having the color of gold
3. secured by or redeemable in gold; based on gold
4. ☆

   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