: an extremely thin sheet of gold that is used especially for gilding
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a frame covered with gold leaf
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The three-suite Casa do Lago has its own snorkelable carp lake, wallpaper hand-drawn by Das, and kitchen walls of gold leaf.—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 How fitting to find this set, which features high-shine gold leaf and fiery red ombré, alongside lantern and bamboo motifs.—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026 The opulent room has a gold leaf ceiling, glossy blue paneling, marble bar, and woodblock prints from the 1800s.—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026 Seven Massachusetts steeplejacks, swinging in bosun’s chairs, began applying to the statehouse dome the gold leaf made from Dahlonega gold dust.—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gold leaf