vermeil

noun

ver·​meil

1

ˈvər-məl 

-ˌmāl

: vermilion

2

ver-ˈmā 

vər-

: gilded silver

vermeil adjective

Examples of vermeil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Signature line of daily designs in sterling silver, 18-karat gold vermeil and semiprecious stones sits at the core of the catalogue, with price tags ranging from 90 euros to 450 euros. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025

Return Policy: Returns can be made within 14 days of delivery | Metal Types: Gold vermeil (14K gold bonded to a sterling silver base), sterling silver, natural gemstones, etc. —Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025

The Vermeil Room showcases a collection of silver-gilt or vermeil tableware, which was donated to the White House by American-heiress Margaret Thompson Biddle in 1956. —Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025

The Awe Inspired Snake Wrap Ring features a textured snake that can be ordered in 14K yellow gold vermeil or sterling silver. —Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French, from vermeil "bright red" — more at vermilion

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for vermeil

• argyle
• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• hairstyle
• lifestyle