white gold

noun

: a pale alloy of gold especially with nickel or palladium that resembles platinum in appearance

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At the time, Jonathan estimated his store lost between $2 million and $2.5 million in cash and inventory — gold bullion, silver bars, white gold and platinum pieces, multiple high-end watches and center-stone diamond engagement rings. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025 Overall, the collection featured 14 styles crafted from 18-karat white gold and encompassed a total of more than 150 carats of natural diamonds. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2025 Meanwhile, Owens, 29, sported a an all-white suit with blue accents — including a white gold Margot McKinney Atlantic pendant featuring a 119.44ct aquamarine, a South Sea pearl and several diamonds — and topped off his look with a white fur cape and black cane to truly embody this year's theme. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 5 May 2025 The 50 mm case, crown, and chain also draw the eye with gleaming 18-karat white gold. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for white gold

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white gold was in 1548

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“White gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20gold. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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white gold

noun
: a pale mixture of gold especially with nickel or palladium that resembles platinum in appearance
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