Yukon Gold

noun

Yu·​kon Gold ˈyü-ˌkän- How to pronounce Yukon Gold (audio)
: a variety of potato developed in Canada that has light yellow flesh and smooth, yellowish-brown skin

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This dish works best with Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025

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First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Yukon Gold was in 1982

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“Yukon Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Yukon%20Gold. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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