liquid gold
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of liquid gold
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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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,” he said at his inauguration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
This is liquid gold that can be used in sauces, dressings and stir-fries to add an extra layer of allium depth.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2025
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
The collection was rigorously black, with a few liquid gold and silver moments.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2024
Her eyes were queer—large and liquid, gold and green, slitted like a cat’s eyes.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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