Gold

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊld/

Definitions of gold

noun a precious metal that is a shiny, yellow color and is often used to make jewelry and coins

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a beautiful gold necklace.

A2 The pirate ship was filled with stolen gold.

B1 Investing in gold can be a good way to diversify your portfolio.

B2 The Olympic champion proudly displayed her gold medal.

C1 The artist used gold leaf to create intricate designs on the ceiling.

C2 The ancient civilization was known for its exquisite gold jewelry.

Examples of gold in a Sentence

formal The price of gold has been steadily increasing over the past few months.

informal I heard that she's wearing a gold dress to the party tonight.

slang That car is pure gold, dude!

figurative Her heart was as good as gold, always caring for others.

Grammatical Forms of gold

• past tense: gilded
• plural: golds
• comparative: more gold
• superlative: most gold
• present tense: gold
• future tense: will gold
• perfect tense: have golded
• continuous tense: is golding
• singular: gold
• positive degree: gold
• infinitive: to gold
• gerund: golding
• participle: gilded

Origin and Evolution of gold

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'gold' originated from the Old English word 'geolu', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'gulthą'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gold' has retained its meaning as a precious metal with a bright yellow color. Its value and symbolism have remained consistent throughout various cultures and civilizations.