gold foil
Americannoun
noun
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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
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
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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