golden retriever

noun

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

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Owner Elizabeth Gregerson told Newsweek that a children's toy captured the attention of her golden retriever puppy, Takk. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025 Tom Welling lives the good life on a horse farm in Northern California with his golden retriever Rosey and colt Apollo. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 The award-winning actor, director and real estate entrepreneur frequently posted photos and video clips of the golden retriever on her social media accounts. Allison Anna Tait, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025 The man has always been extroverted, and as eager to please as a golden retriever puppy. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 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 Nov. 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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