Definition

A type of glass or stone that has shiny, gold-colored particles in it, often used in jewelry and decorative items.

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace made of goldstone that sparkled in the sunlight.

Conversation

I just got this beautiful necklace with a goldstone pendant.

Wow, that sounds stunning! I've always liked the sparkle of goldstone.

Yeah, it's really unique with those gold-colored flecks.

I bet it catches the light perfectly — I need to see it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'goldstone' is formed from 'gold' (from Old English 'geolu', meaning yellow or gold) and 'stone' (from Old English 'stan', meaning rock or stone). The term 'goldstone' refers to a type of stone that resembles or is associated with gold.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'gold' representing the precious metal and 'stone' indicating a rock — together, they describe a stone that looks like gold.

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