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white gold
noun
: a pale alloy of gold especially with nickel or palladium that resembles platinum in appearance
Examples of white gold in a Sentence
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Choose from 14-karat gold plated or 18-karat gold vermeil and four different gold finishes: rose gold, white gold, white and yellow gold, and yellow gold.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 May 2024
It’s all delivered in a 38.8 mm white gold case, completed with a blue rubber strap.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
Highlights included the Tweed Pastel necklace and bracelet, both designed in white gold, diamonds, and cultured pearls.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 May 2024
This white gold tennis bracelet adds a little bit of sparkle to any occasion.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Highlighting a dial hand-engraved on a rose engine lathe, Breguet’s 39mm white gold Classique 7237 features a self-winding movement with perpetual calendar; $80,200, at Breguet, Beverly Hills
This story first appeared in the Feb. 21 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2024
The result is a contemporary take on the all-gold watch that is far less flashy than standard yellow or pink gold, but more interesting than white gold, which can be taken for steel.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Made of 18-karat white gold, the 41 mm Royal Oak is dripping with (aftermarket) white stones.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2024
The scorpion itself is 1½ inches, and the handmade piece comes in 14-karat white gold, rose gold or yellow gold.
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1548, in the meaning defined above
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“White gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20gold. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
white gold
noun
: a pale mixture of gold especially with nickel or palladium that resembles platinum in appearance
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