gold foil
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- gold-foil adjective
Etymology
Origin of gold foil
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325
Example Sentences
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The bar was perfection when I unraveled it from its gold foil wrapping.
From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024
In touch with the King's green credentials, the design will be reproduced and printed on recycled card, with gold foil detailing.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2023
Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Lidl chocolate rabbits wrapped in gold foil violated Lindt’s copyright.
From Washington Times • Oct. 1, 2022
Fabrics throughout the Victorian-era building are a rich navy, so Wilkinson’s team used that color, adding gold foil and other complementary hues.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2022
We dug with spades at the base of a tree and found a little chest full of chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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