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gold mine

noun

: 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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Coeur d’Alene is a gold mine for adventurers, with incredible kayaking opportunities, too many hiking trails to count, and of course, plenty of water for water sports. Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025 The militants were attracted by the gold mines in the area—and their presence provided Uganda with an excuse to intervene there with its own army. Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025 With its vast troves of information about Americans and their activities, the federal government has an enviable, but often decentralized and disorganized, gold mine of data untapped by AI companies to date. Jared Perlo, NBC news, 24 Nov. 2025 Quince is a gold mine for high-quality everyday basics, soft sweaters, and statement-making accessories, which makes their popular items susceptible to selling out quickly. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025 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 Nov. 2025.

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