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
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
There's also leftover bacon fat, better known as "liquid gold."
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2023
The sun shone in their eyes, half blinding them and turning their world to liquid gold.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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