gold-coated
|gold-coated|
B2
🇺🇸
/ɡoʊld ˈkoʊtɪd/
🇬🇧
/ɡəʊld ˈkəʊtɪd/
covered with gold
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gold-coated' originates from the combination of 'gold' and 'coat,' where 'gold' refers to the precious metal and 'coat' means to cover or layer.
Historical Evolution
'Gold-coated' evolved from the practice of gilding objects with gold to enhance their appearance and value.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'covered with gold,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
covered or layered with a thin layer of gold.
The gold-coated statue gleamed in the sunlight.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/21 01:46