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 gold gold /ˈgoʊld/

adjective

  1. () Having the deep slightly brownish color of gold  ( aureate , gilded , gilt , gold , golden )
    having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
     Long aureate (or golden) hair
    long aureate (or golden) hair
     A gold carpet
    a gold carpet
  2. () Made from or covered with gold  ( gilded , golden , gold )
    made from or covered with gold
     Gold coins
    gold coins
     The gold dome of the Capitol
    the gold dome of the Capitol
     The golden calf
    the golden calf
     Gilded icons
    gilded icons

noun

  1. () A deep yellow color  ( amber , gold )
    a deep yellow color
     An amber light illuminated the room
    an amber light illuminated the room
     He admired the gold of her hair
    he admired the gold of her hair
  2. () Coins made of gold  ( gold )
    coins made of gold
      The jewelry store showcased a dazzling collection of gold necklaces.
    The jewelry store showcased a dazzling collection of gold necklaces.
  3. () A soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia  ( atomic number 79 , Au , gold )
    a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
     He trained for years to win the gold medal in the all-around competition
    He trained for years to win the gold medal in the all-around competition
  4. Something likened to the metal in brightness, preciousness or superiority etc.  ( gold )
    something likened to the metal in brightness, preciousness or superiority etc.
     The child was as good as gold
    the child was as good as gold
     She has a heart of gold
    she has a heart of gold
  5. Great wealth  ( gold )
    great wealth
     Whilst that for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice--almighty gold
    Whilst that for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice--almighty gold