1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
a
: being or having the color gold or the color of gold
b
4
: of a high degree of excellence : superb
5
: prosperous, flourishing
golden days
6
a
: radiantly youthful and vigorous
b
: having talents that promise great success
—often used with boy or girl
the golden boy/girl of tennis
c
: highly favored : popular
7
a
: favorable, advantageous
a golden opportunity
b
informal
: in a very good or fortunate position
—not used before a noun
If the bank approves the loan, we're golden.
8
: of, relating to, or being a 50th anniversary or its celebration
goldenly
adverb
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
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Both of these films were received well by audiences and earned golden statues at this year’s Oscars.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Its domed lid helps trap and circulate steam to help the dough rise, while the low-profile base ensures a perfectly golden crust.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Bake for about 25 minutes or until the cakes are firm to the touch and light golden brown.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for golden
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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golden
adjective
gold·en
ˈgōl-dən 
1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
: having the color of gold
golden hair
3
: prosperous
a golden age
4
: favorable sense 2
a golden opportunity
5
: having a rich and smooth sound
a golden voice
6
: of or relating to a 50th anniversary
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