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golden

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11 meanings of golden

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  1. 1
    sunny coloradjective
    Having a color, glow, or rich, warm quality that reminds you of gold.

    The sun made the whole beach look golden in the evening.

    She has long golden hair that shines in the light.

    UsageGolden is the color. For things made of gold, say gold: a gold ring.

    Similaryellow, amber, honeyed

  2. 2
    made of metaladjective
    Made of gold, or having to do with gold.

    The king wore a golden crown made of real gold.

    Pirates in the story buried golden coins on the island.

    UsageMost people say gold for things made of gold: a gold ring.

    Similargold, gilded

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  3. 3
    thrivingadjective
    Describing a time that is very successful and full of good things.

    The 1950s were a golden time for the toy company.

    Many people call those years the golden age of radio.

    UsageWe often say the golden age of something: the golden age of radio.

    Similarprosperous, flourishing, thriving, halcyon

  4. 4
    very favorableadjective
    Very good for you, giving a great chance to succeed.

    Like finding a door wide open that is usually locked.

    This contest is a golden chance to show your art.

    He missed a golden chance to win the game in the last minute.

    UsageUsually in a golden chance or a golden opportunity.

    Similarexcellent, ideal, perfect, favorable

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  5. 5
    fifty yearsadjective
    Connected with a fiftieth anniversary, like fifty years of marriage.

    My grandparents had a big party for their golden wedding anniversary.

    The school celebrated its golden anniversary after fifty years of classes.

    UsageMostly in golden anniversary and golden wedding.

  6. 6
    dog breednounabbreviationellipsis
    Short for golden retriever. People say it as a quick way to name the friendly dog breed.

    Our golden loves to chase the ball in the park.

    They adopted a golden from the shelter last year.

    UsageYou can say a golden or two goldens.

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    old ageadjective
    About older people or the years after retirement.

    Grandpa spends his golden years fishing at the lake.

    The new center offers free classes for golden agers in town.

    UsageMostly in golden years, the years after you stop working.

    Similarsenior

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Origins

Meanings 1–9

It comes from Old English gylden, meaning 'golden', made from the word 'gold' plus '-en'.

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Meaning 10

It comes from 'gold' plus '-en', or perhaps from the adjective golden.

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  • The verb golden derives from gold plus the suffix -en, with an alternative derivation possible. en.wiktionary.org
  • The verb golden may instead derive from the adjective golden. en.wiktionary.org