gold leaf

noun

: an extremely thin sheet of gold that is used especially for gilding

Examples of gold leaf in a Sentence

a frame covered with gold leaf
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One of the many ways that Rose fosters serenity is through ceremoniously serving a special cacao and edible gold leaf drink in golden dragon cups to gallery visitors. Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The stitched balls are stamped in gold leaf with the Dukes logo and are then held over a naked flame as a small amount of grease is applied. James Wallace, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025 The dessert featured alternating layers of apples and chocolate cake, greenery and gold leaf. Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 4 July 2025 Another jacket was embroidered with 24-karat gold leaf representing a bird’s-eye view of the Brioni factory in Penne. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gold leaf

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gold leaf was circa 1741

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“Gold leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20leaf. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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gold leaf

noun
: a very thin sheet of gold used especially for gilding

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