Used in a Sentence

gold

How to use gold in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for gold.

Editorial note

But this guy struck gold 5 years ago with Digg.

Examples7
Definitions7
Parts of speech2

Quick take

coins made of gold

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of gold gathered in one view.

noun

coins made of gold

noun

a deep yellow color; "an amber light illuminated the room"; "he admired the gold of her hair"

noun

a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for gold.

noun

coins made of gold

noun

a deep yellow color; "an amber light illuminated the room"; "he admired the gold of her hair"

noun

a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

noun

great wealth; "Whilst that for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice--almighty gold"--Ben Jonson

noun

something likened to the metal in brightness or preciousness or superiority etc.; "the child was as good as gold"; "she has a heart of gold"

adjective

made from or covered with gold; "gold coins"; "the gold dome of the Capitol"; "the golden calf"; "gilded icons"

adjective

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; "long aureate (or golden) hair"; "a gold carpet"

Example sentences

1

But this guy struck gold 5 years ago with Digg.

2

We dont buy gold and ship it on gunships anymore.

3

And then you start thinking maybe you could find a way to cash in on this gold rush.

4

When a VC tells you what's good for you, check your wallet, then count your fingers.<<This is just gold.

5

The price of gold might have remained constant, but that's hardly the binding factor here.

6

Home automation is just dying to take off and there's a pile of gold for everyone if you just show a tiny bit of cooperation to get it started ...

7

If this were the olympics of mental gymnastics, you would take the gold medal in every category.> So, here's the story: He is expecting a number at around 100 miles because he thinks he's being more efficient now.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use gold in a sentence?

But this guy struck gold 5 years ago with Digg.

What does gold mean?

coins made of gold

What part of speech is gold?

gold is commonly used as noun, adjective.