Foil ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Foil ( noun )

1. A thin sheet of metal, especially one used for wrapping food.
2. Something that serves as a contrast to or counterbalance for something else.
3. A fencing sword with a rectangular blade and a bell guard.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french foille, from latin folium leaf.

Examples:

1. He wrapped the sandwich in foil before putting it in his lunch box.
2. The bright red dress served as a foil to her pale skin.
3. The fencing coach taught the class how to properly hold and use a foil.
4. To protect the delicate painting, it was covered with a layer of foil.
5. The foil on the chocolate was shiny and silver, making it look very tempting.

(As a verb)

Foil ( verb )

1. A thin sheet of metal, especially one used for wrapping food.
2. Something that serves as a contrast to or counterbalance for something else.
3. A fencing sword with a rectangular blade and a bell guard.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french foille, from latin folium leaf.

Examples:

1. He wrapped the sandwich in foil before putting it in his lunch box.
2. The bright red dress served as a foil to her pale skin.
3. The fencing coach taught the class how to properly hold and use a foil.
4. To protect the delicate painting, it was covered with a layer of foil.
5. The foil on the chocolate was shiny and silver, making it look very tempting.