noun / adjective
gold
GOHLD/ɡəʊld/
A precious yellow metal valued for its lasting beauty.
The small ingot and plain ring share the warm yellow color of gold.
Etymology
Old English gold already named this precious metal. Its lasting luster and resistance to tarnish are defining qualities of the material used for jewelry, coins, and decoration.
In context
Pure gold is very soft, and not durable enough for use in jewelry. So the pure gold is typically mixed with other metals – or alloyed – to either make the gold more durable
More examples
- Pure gold is too soft for some everyday jewelry.
- Her gold necklace has a small heart-shaped pendant.
- The museum displays gold coins recovered from a shipwreck.
Forms
gold
golden adjective — Made of gold or resembling its color.