golden retriever

noun

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

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Outside of the kitchen, Frantzén keeps himself busy looking after his two teenage daughters and their golden retriever, Aston. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026 And, true to their name, golden retrievers come in varying shades of gold. Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026 The most of any breed competing at Westminster this year was the golden retriever, with 52 shiny, happy goldens on site Tuesday afternoon for their ring time. Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026 Many breeds haven’t won yet, including such favorites as Labrador and golden retrievers. Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden retriever

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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 Feb. 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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