golden retriever

noun

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

Examples of golden retriever in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Family-friendly goldendoodles led in 14 states, while the golden retriever bounded into first across four states. — Liz Gray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Duke, an 8-year-old golden retriever, managed to focus on a treat long enough to get his portrait done. — Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026

Shaffelburg’s boundless enthusiasm and high work rate led one LAFC staffer to liken him to an excitable golden retriever, a comparison the player did not challenge. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for golden retriever

• achiever
• believer
• deceiver
• perceiver
• receiver
• reliever
• transceiver
• cleaver
• fever
• leaver
• weaver
• unbeliever

Kids Definition

golden retriever

noun

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