old gold

noun

: a dark yellow

Examples of old gold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two smooth San Diego receivers in old gold, not powder blue and gold, made eight receptions worth 90 yards combined, furthering the Saints’ 24-0 victory over the Raiders. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2022 Añejo Tequila is old gold in color with slightly coppery flashes. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 May 2022 Passing to the left through heavy portierres of old gold and pale blue material, the Pink Room or Reception Room, is reached. Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of old gold was in 1879

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“Old gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20gold. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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