Definition of gold
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: a yellow metallic element that occurs naturally in pure form and is used especially in coins, jewelry, and electronics — see Chemical Elements Table
3
: a variable color averaging deep yellow
4
: something resembling gold
especially
: something valued as the finest of its kind
a heart of gold
5
: a medal awarded as the first prize in a competition : a gold medal
gold
adjectiveDefinition of gold (Entry 2 of 2)
: qualifying for a gold record
go gold
: to have enough sales to qualify for a gold record
the album went gold
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The first known use of gold was before the 12th century
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