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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This stunning design oozes glamour thanks to the addition of gold leaf accents on a few of the nails. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 Why is Trump spending $5 million to add gold leaf to horse statues in Washington? — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026 Just off the lobby, Feuillage is the spot for teas, coffees and jewel-like cakes, from macarons filled with fresh raspberries and cream, to lemon tarts topped with a shimmer of gold leaf. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 Tableside theatre using facilities like liquid nitrogen, gold leaf, and smoke infusion make for an evening that will go down as a family legend. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gold leaf

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gold leaf was circa 1741

Rhymes for gold leaf

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gold-laced
gold leaf
goldless
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“Gold leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20leaf. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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gold leaf

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

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