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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

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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

Asano picked up one of the seasonal treats, unwrapped the gold foil, and ate the chocolate.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 16, 2023

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

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2023

Angela glanced at her watch and reached for the tall, thin carton wrapped in gold foil.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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