gold mine

noun

Synonyms of gold minenext
: a rich source of something desired

Examples of gold mine in a Sentence

The library is a gold mine of information. the estate sale promises to be a gold mine for antique dealers
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Streptomyces are bacteria that live in soil and are known as gold mines for antibiotic molecule discovery. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026 From a historic gold mine hitting the market to a former Boise State football star’s family’s wrongful death lawsuit, Idaho’s news cycle this week spans business, politics and tragedy. Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026 Men frequently went to work in the country's booming gold mines. Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026 With summer just around the corner, the beloved brand dropped a gold mine of deals for a right-on-time closet boost. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gold mine

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gold mine was in 1605

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“Gold mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20mine. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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