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golds

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɡoʊɫdz// UK //ɡˈəʊldz// golds

n. the yellow metal that is very valuable and used for jewelry. You use the plural form when talking about different types of this metal or specific gold medals in sports.

n. refers to multiple types or shades of the precious metal, or colloquially to a collection of gold medals won in a competition.


SIMPLE

The athlete won three golds at the summer games.

CONTEXTUAL

The jeweler displayed various golds, ranging from rose to white, to show the customer the different alloys available.

COMPLEX

While the country's reserve is measured in tons, the museum's collection focuses on the historical golds of the region, showcasing intricate craftsmanship from several different centuries.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in a sports context to refer to gold medals; when referring to the chemical element, the singular form is standard.

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