gold leaf

noun

: an extremely thin sheet of gold that is used especially for gilding

Examples of gold leaf in a Sentence

a frame covered with gold leaf
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There was no talk of Corinthian columns or gold leaf accents. Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026 The king hosted a banquet for him in a hall dripping with flowers and gold leaf. Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 Stucco, gold leaf, and frescoes now decorate them; some details are delicate, and others are bold. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 The king hosted a banquet for him in a hall dripping with flowers and gold leaf. ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gold leaf

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gold leaf was circa 1741

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“Gold leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20leaf. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

gold leaf

noun
: a very thin sheet of gold used especially for gilding

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