: consisting of a base metal covered with a layer of gold
a gold-filled bracelet

Examples of gold-filled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The most durable is pure gold, whereas gold-filled requires at least 5 percent of pure gold, followed by gold-plated which can range anywhere from 0 to 5 percent while still remaining affordable — though will show wear over time. Anika Ljung, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gold-filled was in 1890

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“Gold-filled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold-filled. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

gold-filled

adjective
ˈgōl(d)-ˈfild
: covered with a layer of gold
a gold-filled bracelet
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