gold foil

American

noun

sheets of gold slightly thicker than gold leaf.

gold foil British

noun

thin gold sheet that is thicker than gold leaf

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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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To attract customer interest in the nonexistent Escobar Inc. products, he allegedly sent Samsung Galaxy Fold phones wrapped in gold foil to online technology reviewers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2025

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

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

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 • May 8, 2023

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

Out fell several rose-shaped chocolates wrapped in gold foil, identical to the one she had found in the miniature armoire.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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