: 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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Just off the lobby, Feuillage is the spot for teas, coffees and jewel-like cakes, from macarons filled with fresh raspberries and cream, to lemon tarts topped with a shimmer of gold leaf.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 The archaeologists also noted traces of gold leaf on some of the mummies, suggesting elaborate funerary rituals.—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Afterward, dinner was underneath the gold leaf ceiling at the promenade.—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026 This stunning design oozes glamour thanks to the addition of gold leaf accents on a few of the nails.—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gold leaf