white gold

noun

: a pale alloy of gold especially with nickel or palladium that resembles platinum in appearance

Examples of white gold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The result is a contemporary take on the all-gold watch that is far less flashy than standard yellow or pink gold, but more interesting than white gold, which can be taken for steel. Carol Besler, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024 Made of 18-karat white gold, the 41 mm Royal Oak is dripping with (aftermarket) white stones. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2024 The scorpion itself is 1½ inches, and the handmade piece comes in 14-karat white gold, rose gold or yellow gold. Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 Roger Federer Wears a Reverse Panda Daytona Le Mans The tennis legend, who attended the Oscars for the second time, wore his own Rolex, a Daytona Le Mans in white gold. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024 The fish are hand sculpted in white gold, with scales, fins, and whiskers all engraved by hand. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 Photo : Cartier Cartier Celestial Encounter Ring This ring comes with four rotating discs of white gold set with diamonds and onyx. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024 This year his choice was one-half of a set of vintage Cartier Tradition Chevron clips from 1938, highlighting sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, which the actor paired with his burgundy double-breasted evening jacket by Giorgio Armani. Gabrielle Union in Tiffany & Co. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024 In 2021, a white-dial Speedy was released in Omega’s proprietary Canopus white gold. Chris Hall, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white gold was in 1548

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“White gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20gold. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

white gold

noun
: a pale mixture of gold especially with nickel or palladium that resembles platinum in appearance
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