gold
word
/ˈɡoʊɫd/
gohld
/ɡˈəʊld/
gohld
Definition
A soft, yellow precious metal used for making jewelry, coins, and as a symbol of wealth. 'Gold' also refers to a yellow color.
Usage & Nuances
'Gold' is both a noun (the metal) and an adjective (gold color). Common phrases: 'a heart of gold,' 'gold medal,' 'as good as gold.' Figurative use means something valuable or excellent.
Spanish: oroPortuguese (BR): ouroPortuguese (PT): ouroChinese (Simplified): 金子 - 黄金（颜色）Chinese (Traditional): 金子 - 黃金（顏色）Hindi: सोनाArabic: ذهبBengali: সোনা - সুবর্ণ (রং)Russian: золото - золотой (цвет)Japanese: 金（きん） - ゴールド（色）Vietnamese: vàngKorean: 금 - 금색Turkish: altın - altın rengiUrdu: سونا - سنہری (رنگ)Indonesian: emas
Example Sentences
The ring is made of gold.
basic
She won a gold medal at the Olympics.
basic
I like the color gold.
basic
He has a heart of gold.
natural
That information is gold for our project.
natural
The sunset painted the sky with streaks of gold.
natural