pinchbeck

[US]/ˈpɪntʃbɛk/
[UK]/ˈpɪntʃbɛk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an alloy of copper and zinc resembling gold; something that is not genuine; a counterfeit
adj.made of pinchbeck; cheap or inferior; not genuine; fake
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

pinchbeck jewelry

pinchbeck metal

pinchbeck watch

pinchbeck style

pinchbeck ornament

pinchbeck coin

pinchbeck brooch

pinchbeck ring

pinchbeck pendant

pinchbeck piece

Example Sentences

his jewelry looked beautiful, but it was just pinchbeck.

the artist used pinchbeck to create affordable replicas of his work.

many people were deceived by the pinchbeck coins.

pinchbeck was once a popular material for costume jewelry.

she wore a pinchbeck brooch that resembled real gold.

collectors often seek out rare pinchbeck items.

his pinchbeck reputation was built on false claims.

she realized the ring was pinchbeck after a closer inspection.

pinchbeck can be a clever alternative to real gold in crafts.

the pinchbeck era introduced many new styles in fashion.

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