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Definition of goldtone
goldtone
/ˈɡoʊldˌtoʊn/
gold · tone
Plural:goldtones
goldtone Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Having a golden color or finish, especially in reference to costume jewelry, watch cases, or decorative hardware that is not made of solid gold.
Example
"She fastened her trench coat with a belt featuring a polished goldtone buckle."
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1
A metallic yellow or golden color, finish, or plating applied to jewelry, watches, or decorative hardware.
Example
"The watch case is available in either brushed stainless steel or a warm goldtone."
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In retail and jewelry descriptions, 'goldtone' specifically indicates that an item is merely colored or plated to resemble gold, rather than being made of solid karat gold.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goldtone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goldtone