golden retriever

noun

: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers having a flat moderately long golden coat

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According to a criminal complaint cited by WISN, WPR and FOX 11, on June 17, a woman found a golden retriever, possibly dehydrated, and sought help from the local police department and humane society. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 4 July 2025 On July 2, Bieber and Morrone hit up every celebrity's favorite LA sushi spot in WeHo looking like the sartorial embodiment of black cat/golden retriever energy. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 July 2025 Firefighters at a popular Texas park swooped in and came to the rescue of a golden retriever who took a little trip over a cliffside. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025 While at the hospital recovering from her injury, Leah received periodic visits from Belle, a golden retriever who works at the Tampa General Hospital as its official facility dog, providing emotional support to young patients. Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for golden retriever

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of golden retriever was in 1908

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“Golden retriever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20retriever. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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golden retriever

noun
: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers that have a coat of golden hair of medium length

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