gold foil
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
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
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
Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Lidl chocolate rabbits wrapped in gold foil violated Lindt’s copyright.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
It was all tall archways and gold foil wallpaper, too decadent to resemble the stark hospital rooms we knew from our checkups.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
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