liquid gold

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of liquid gold¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

It’s simply inspired by breast milk, using liposomal bovine colostrum, honey and cream to mimic the so-called “liquid gold.”

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One of the 25-year-old's most popular songs - Liquid Gold 25 - ends with the refrain: "This is where love comes to die."

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On Liquid Gold 25, named after a brand of poppers, they tackle the soul-crushing experience of queer dating apps like Grindr, singing: "This is where love comes to die."

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This is liquid gold that can be used in sauces, dressings and stir-fries to add an extra layer of allium depth.

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"We will be a rich nation again, and it is that liquid gold under our feet that will help to do it."

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