vermeil

noun

ver·​meil
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ver-ˈmā How to pronounce vermeil (audio)
vər-
: gilded silver
vermeil adjective

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The Alma Trilogy Earrings ($310) are clusters of kernels in sterling silver, 18-karat rose gold vermeil and 23-karat yellow gold vermeil. Janelle Conaway, New York Times, 20 May 2025 Prices for the lower-end items range from $70 for silver stud earrings that look like tiny lotus flowers to $800 for the 18-inch Showers Necklace in 22-karat gold vermeil adorned with small moonstones and pearls. Rachel Felder, New York Times, 20 May 2025 These additions join Rococo-style mirrors, gold vermeil figurines, and even a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy that sits on the table behind the Resolute Desk. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025 Oak and Luna interlace earrings - gold vermeil: $125 These Oak and Luna Interlace earrings have a timeless design that is easy to pair with anything. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for vermeil

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French, from vermeil "bright red" — more at vermilion

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vermeil was in 1530

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“Vermeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermeil. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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