Gold Definition & Meaning
gold
- adjective
- made from or covered with gold; "gold coins"; "the gold dome of the Capitol"; "the golden calf"; "gilded icons"
- having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; "long aureate (or golden) hair"; "a gold carpet"
- noun
- coins made of gold
- a deep yellow color; "an amber light illuminated the room"; "he admired the gold of her hair"
- 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
- great wealth; "Whilst that for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice--almighty gold"--Ben Jonson
- 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"
"Gold" in song lyrics
See how gold is used in real songs:
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"I fold like four cloves who be getting the gold"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle -
"Freaks fortify flesh with gold"
3rd Bass — Brooklyn-Queens -
"It wasn't paved with gold"
60 Second Assassin f/ Killah Priest, Kristina Green, Timbo King — Paradise
Words that rhyme with gold
Usage tips for "gold"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gold" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gold to find words that pair well.