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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Beyond mother lodes of oil or natural gas, ready cash can also be generated with diamond or gold mines, precious metals, and rare minerals. Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025 Here the text on its own is compelling, with descriptions of a gold mine. Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025 South Africa opened its first underground gold mine in 15 years, a rare move that highlights eagerness on the continent to benefit from record prices for the precious metal. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025 The company also operates gold mines in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gold mine

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Dec. 2025.

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