liquid gold

American  

noun

1. a suspension of finely divided gold in a vegetable oil, used chiefly for gilding ceramic ware.

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Etymology

Origin of liquid gold

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

“We will be a rich nation again, and it is that liquid gold under our feet that will help to do it,” he said at his inauguration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

In the pre e-commerce days, I’d bring this light green liquid gold home from the St. Helena shop by the half gallon every opportunity I had.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

Much of that liquid gold manifests as snow at Mt.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2023

Don't let your eyes wander from the stove as you continually stir the butter or swirl the pan, ensuring that those brown bits don't become burnt specks ominously floating in your "liquid gold."

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2022

The liquid gold crests on their jackets glowed, and she wished she could reach out to touch the M symbol.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton