gold mine

noun

Synonyms of gold minenext
: 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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Cheerful accents, pops of color, and faux greenery make sunny days feel closer, and right now IKEA is a gold mine for home decor starting at just $5. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026 The island hosts a gold mine and another site above the Arctic circle that produces anorthosite, a mineral used to make fiberglass and paints. Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026 There’s a small gold mine and another for anorthosite—a mineral used to produce fiberglass, paint, and other common materials. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026 The firm already operates the Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe, and plans to develop the new Bilboes mine in the southwest of the county, with production expected to begin in late 2028. Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 16 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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