gold

gold [gōld]

n.

[ME < OE, akin to Ger gold, ON goll < IE base * ĝhel-, to shine, gleam > GLOW, YELLOW]

1. a heavy, yellow, inert, metallic chemical element that is highly ductile and malleable: it is a precious metal and is used in the manufacture of coins, jewelry, alloys, etc.: symbol, Au; at. no., 79: see the periodic table of elements in the Reference Supplement

2.

a) gold coin

b) money; riches; wealth

3. the bright yellow color of gold

4. something regarded as having the value, brilliance, etc. of gold [a voice of pure gold]

5. short for GOLD MEDAL

adj.

1. of, made of, like, or plated with gold

2. having the color of gold

3. secured by or redeemable in gold; based on gold

☆ 4. [after the gold-plated copy awarded to the performer(s)] designating a record, tape, disc, video, etc. which has registered sales of a specified number, as one million, or value, as $500,000: gold reflects a lesser number or value than platinum