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gold foil

American  

noun

  1. sheets of gold slightly thicker than gold leaf.

gold foil British  

noun

  1. thin gold sheet that is thicker than gold leaf

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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 • Dec. 16, 2023

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

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2023

The design, created by heraldic artist and manuscript illuminator Andrew Jamieson, will be printed on a recycled card with gold foil detailing.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2023

I tore off the paper wrapper and peeled back gold foil to reveal dark chocolate.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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