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Examples of gold leaf in a Sentence
a frame covered with gold leaf
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Scoops of ice cream topped with gold leaf or Champagne mousse.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Full of gold leaf, a ceiling dome with hundreds of crystal pendants.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Simply brush on the adhesive and apply the gold leaf in layers.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Built between 1901 and 1907 by railway heir George Crocker, the property features 21 bedrooms, 29 bathrooms, a massive great hall and dining room, a library with gold leaf décor, marble staircases, an indoor spa and sauna, a tearoom, a billiards hall and a movie theater.
—Maddie McGay, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1741, in the meaning defined above
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“Gold leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20leaf. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
gold leaf
noun
: a very thin sheet of gold used especially for gilding
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