golden eagle

noun

: a dark brown eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) of the northern hemisphere with gold-colored feathers on the back of the head and neck, a gray beak, and yellow legs and feet

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Examples of golden eagle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pete Bloom, a raptor biologist, successfully made the case to study lead levels in the bones of a deceased golden eagle in its 20s because of its advanced age. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Mount Olympus is also home to 30 species of mammals and 100 species of birds, with birdwatchers spotting golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and hawks soaring above the mountain’s peak. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The 35-page document includes variations of branding and logo options, including some featuring a golden eagle. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 July 2026

Some had Trumpian golden eagles atop the roofs, and a flimsy triumphal arch stood at the center beside the Ferris wheel. — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for golden eagle

• illegal
• viceregal
• beagle
• legal
• regal
• riegel
• spiegel
• extralegal
• paralegal
• medicolegal

Kids Definition

golden eagle

noun

: a dark brown eagle of the northern regions that has brownish yellow head and neck feathers