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
c
: highly favored : popular
7
: favorable, advantageous
a golden opportunity
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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The edges were golden and crisp, the flesh melt-in-your-mouth soft.
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Cook for 2 minutes, until golden, then flip over and cook a further 1 to 2 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese has melted.
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Add the shallots and garlic and stir and cook just until golden, about 30 seconds.
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Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The edges were golden and crisp, the flesh melt-in-your-mouth soft.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Cook for 2 minutes, until golden, then flip over and cook a further 1 to 2 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese has melted.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Add the shallots and garlic and stir and cook just until golden, about 30 seconds.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
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 20 Oct. 2025.
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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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