golden retriever

noun

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

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Kelce spotlighting Swift’s intelligence A true golden retriever boyfriend distinguishes himself by appreciating his partner’s smarts. Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 July 2026 Moving to Chesterton, Seman began visiting the dunes daily in 2005, at first taking along his beloved golden retriever, Aslan. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 The program began with a golden retriever named Hunter, who now works specifically to support staff. Zuri Primos june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 George is big-hearted, loyal as a golden retriever, and completely devoted to Yardley. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 June 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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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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