gold
n. uncountable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɡoʊɫd// UK //ɡˈəʊld// gold
n. a yellow metal that is very valuable and used for making jewelry or coins. It is also used to describe something of very high quality.
n. a dense, soft, malleable, and ductile transition metal with a bright yellow color. Often used as a standard for value or to denote excellence in a non-technical context.
She wears a ring made of solid gold.
The price of gold rose sharply as investors looked for a safe place to put their money during the crisis.
While the chemical properties of gold make it ideal for industrial electronics, its primary historical function has been as a store of value and a medium for artistic expression.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the metal or color; can be used as a modifier before other nouns.