gold — a precious yellow metallic element
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a precious yellow metallic element
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡoʊld/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's gold teeth sparkled when she smiled, making her look like a friendly pirate.
- He thought he struck gold with his new business idea, but it turned out to be fool's gold.
- The price of gold has been rising steadily this year.
gold
NOUN[/ɡoʊld/]
a precious yellow metallic element
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Gold derives from Old English 'gold', which traces back to Proto-Germanic *gulthą, the common ancestor of Germanic languages. As one of humanity's oldest known and used precious metals, this word is as ancient as recorded language itself, with roots extending into prehistoric Indo-European times.
Breakdown
The word is a straightforward continuation from Old English through Middle English to Modern English with no morphological components: gold (Old English) → gold (Middle English) → gold (Modern English), maintaining its form across over 1,500 years with no significant morphological changes.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's gold teeth sparkled when she smiled, making her look like a friendly pirate.”
“He thought he struck gold with his new business idea, but it turned out to be fool's gold.”
“The price of gold has been rising steadily this year.”
“My cat acts like everything she touches turns to gold - including my expensive sofa.”
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