gold mine

noun

Synonyms of gold minenext
: a rich source of something desired

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The library is a gold mine of information. the estate sale promises to be a gold mine for antique dealers
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China has acquired major gold mines across Latin America, Africa and Asia, according to S&P Global Ratings. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 In California, a gold mine caved in beneath a family living room, killing a 32-year-old man and his dog. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Its purpose was to serve the silver and gold mines of the San Juan Mountains, but almost immediately the road also began to attract tourists. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 At the heart of the property sits Ruinas del Mar, a seafood restaurant designed to look like a replica of Aruba's Bushiribana gold mine ruins. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gold mine

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gold mine was in 1605

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“Gold mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20mine. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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