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

The collection was rigorously black, with a few liquid gold and silver moments.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024

Maple syrup, Canada's "liquid gold," is among the 10 most adulterated foods globally.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2023

Once we’ve tasted everything there is to taste, we head into a large tent called Sweet Dreams, The dreams in here all glisten like liquid gold in little glass bottles.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston