gold
Translation
gold
Examples
Her ring is made of pure gold.
Her ring is made of pure gold.
She won a gold medal in the race.
She won a gold medal in the race.
Grammar Patterns
((as a substance)) a precious yellow metallic element Gold is a valuable metal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bullion, treasure
Etymology
From Old English 'gold', from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to shine, yellow'.
Memory Tips
Think of the chemical symbol 'Au', which comes from the Latin word 'aurum'.