golden retriever

noun

: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers having a flat moderately long golden coat

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Koda, Leo’s beautiful golden retriever, is sure to be around somewhere. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Two-year-old golden retriever Ruthie placed her paw on an Illinois law manual as she was sworn in as a support dog for Burke's office. Todd Feurer, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Donna Aho and her husband, Michael, said their 10-year-old golden retriever, Skye, has always shared a special bond with the family, per WDTV 5. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 According to Chewy's PetMD, golden retrievers typically live 10 to 12 years. Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden retriever

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of golden retriever was in 1908

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“Golden retriever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20retriever. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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golden retriever

noun
: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers that have a coat of golden hair of medium length

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