: an extremely thin sheet of gold that is used especially for gilding
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a frame covered with gold leaf
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Get in on the trend by requesting a mix of milky jelly and cat-eye polishes—gold leaf optional, but encouraged.—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026 One wall highlights verre églomisé panels, a handcraft technique that includes gold leaf applied to the back of glass, with palm fronds as the overarching theme; no doubt a tribute to FoundRae’s latest surroundings.—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026 Emulsion, oil, acrylic, shellac, gold leaf and sediment of electrolysis on canvas.—Mark Whitaker, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026 Ornate gold leaf fixtures and distressed mirrors line adjacent walls.—Joshua Irvine, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gold leaf