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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For 60-plus years, The Highlands resort has been a skiing sensation and a golf gold mine. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 At an event yesterday at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead—formerly the Homestake gold mine—project leaders and government supporters gathered to sign the first steel beam to be sent underground, beginning the construction of the facility’s detectors. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 May 2026 The thrill ride, closed since early 2025, now has new golden gold mine features and a congested colony of bats, Imagineers say. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026 The gold mine employs people from advanced engineers to heavy equipment operators. John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 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 14 May. 2026.

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