gold foil

noun

1. sheets of gold slightly thicker than gold leaf.

gold foil

noun

1. thin gold sheet that is thicker than gold leaf

Other Words From

• gold-foil adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gold foil¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325

Example Sentences

The bar was perfection when I unraveled it from its gold foil wrapping.

From Salon

The Japan international availed himself of the free snack when supporters threw chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil onto the field to protest the German soccer league’s plans to bring in an outside investor.

From Washington Times

One is wrapped in a gold foil blanket to prevent hypothermia.

From BBC

Charlotte and her mother, Kate, the Princess of Wales, sang along as Perry, dressed in a gold foil ball gown, performed her pop hit “Roar.”

From Washington Times

In touch with the King's green credentials, the design will be reproduced and printed on recycled card, with gold foil detailing.

From BBC