Definition of golden
1 : consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2a : being or having the color gold or the color of goldb : blond 1
4 : of a high degree of excellence : superb
5 : prosperous, flourishing golden days
6a : radiantly youthful and vigorousb : having talents that promise great success —often used with boyc : highly favored : popular
7 : favorable, advantageous a golden opportunity
8 : of, relating to, or being a 50th anniversary or its celebration
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Examples of golden in a Sentence
The memoir recounts the golden times in her life.
this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it
Recent Examples of golden from the Web
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Switch to middle rack and bake 7 to 8 minutes more, or until golden brown.
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Cook until golden brown and crispy on the outside, about three minutes.
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That might not seem terribly remarkable today, in the golden age of recovery.
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Behind him was a blinking router balanced on the base of a cross with a tiny crucified Jesus and a golden statue of Our Lady of Fatima.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
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Skip ahead to the ill-starred Padres Triple-A team that in 2011 was all set to move to Escondido until the Legislature killed the golden goose — $50 million in redevelopment bonds.
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This should only expand the current golden age of content, and creator-actor compensation, of late symbolized by the rise of Netflix.
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Nova, Auburn's beloved golden eagle, will not fly during pre-game events this upcoming football season due to a cardiomyopathy diagnosis, Auburn University announced today.
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Origin and Etymology of golden
Middle English
GOLDEN Defined for English Language Learners
golden
playDefinition of golden for English Language Learners
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: made of gold
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: having the deep yellow color of gold
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: very happy and successful
GOLDEN Defined for Kids
golden
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1 : like, made of, or containing gold
2 : having the deep yellow color of gold golden flowers
3 : very good or desirable a golden opportunity
4 : very prosperous and happy a golden age
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