liquid gold

noun

1. a suspension of finely divided gold in a vegetable oil, used chiefly for gilding ceramic ware.

Word History and Origins

Origin of liquid gold¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

At the olive press, farmers wait patiently in the yard to witness the transformation of the olives they’ve been able to gather this year into "liquid gold".

From BBC

“We have more liquid gold than any country in the world,” Trump said during his victory speech, referring to domestic oil and gas potential.

From Salon

In the pre e-commerce days, I’d bring this light green liquid gold home from the St. Helena shop by the half gallon every opportunity I had.

From Los Angeles Times

Then it blossomed with Juliette’s fatalistic determination and came to multiple climaxes with a magnificent series of high notes that spun like liquid gold.

From New York Times

The collection was rigorously black, with a few liquid gold and silver moments.

From Seattle Times