Au, the element used to make first-place medals

noun

1. A yellow metallic element with atomic number 79 that occurs naturally in pure form and is used especially in coins, jewelry, and electronics see Chemical Elements Table
2. Money
3. Gold standard
4. A variable color averaging deep yellow
5. Something resembling gold
6. A medal awarded as the first prize in a competition a gold medal

adjective

1. Made of or containing gold

   "a gold ring/watch"

2. Having a gold color golden

   "gold eyes"

3. Qualifying for a gold record

noun

1. An exclusive residential district

noun

1. One who digs for gold
2. A person whose romantic pursuit of, relationship with, or marriage to a wealthy person is primarily or solely motivated by a desire for money

   "Whether you're dating a potential gold digger or are surrounded by friends who are constantly asking for handouts, you'll want to protect your money from those kinds of drains."

adjective

1. Consisting of a base metal covered with a layer of gold

   "a gold-filled bracelet"

noun

1. An extremely thin sheet of gold that is used especially for gilding

noun

1. A rich source of something desired

noun phrase

1. A European herb (Camelina sativa) of the mustard family that is cultivated for its oil-rich seeds

noun

1. A gold phonograph record awarded to a singer or group whose single record or album has sold at least 500,000 copies

noun

1. A rush to newly discovered goldfields in pursuit of riches
2. The headlong pursuit of sudden wealth in a new or lucrative field