gold coast

noun, often capitalized G&C

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Definition of gold coast

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an exclusive residential district

Gold Coast

geographical name

Definition of Gold Coast (Entry 2 of 2)

1 region of western Africa on the northern shore of the Gulf of Guinea between the Ivory Coast and the Slave Coast

2 former British colony in the southern Gold Coast region; capital Accra; now part of Ghana

Examples of gold coast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Fairfield County, Connecticut’s gold coast, is home to ZIP codes with the highest household incomes in the state, but a few in Hartford County rank in the top 10 as well. — David Owens, courant.com, "Where are the wealthiest ZIP codes in Connecticut?," 12 Sep. 2019 Between profound songwriting, gold coast aesthetics, and a sensual interlude, The Flavr Blue's expression has evolved masterfully. — Bianca Alysse, Billboard, "The Flavr Blue Premiere New Album 'Blue Dream,' Discuss Project & How Trump is 'Deceitful'," 25 Oct. 2017

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