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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Guerrero is specifically alleged to have seized control of gold mines, drug trafficking routes, and border crossings, building links with local criminal entities in countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and, according to U.S. officials, the United States, the BBC reported. Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025 The Life on the Lake Tour also gives a historic view of the area, taking passengers around Rainy Lake, pointing out gold mines and fish camps, and explaining what life was like for the trappers, loggers, gold miners, and fishermen who once explored this area. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025 Anti-aging aspirations have turned longevity products and services into a wellness-industry gold mine. Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 20 June 2025 By the time the superhero movie bonanza began, no one in this business held their noses around a gold mine any longer. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 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 26 Jul. 2025.

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