gold mine

noun

Synonyms of gold minenext
: a rich source of something desired

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Examples of gold mine in a Sentence

The library is a gold mine of information. the estate sale promises to be a gold mine for antique dealers
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Thrift stores are gold mines for unique home furnishings at reasonable price points. — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026 Men frequently went to work in the country's booming gold mines. — Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026 With summer just around the corner, the beloved brand dropped a gold mine of deals for a right-on-time closet boost. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 June 2026 Streptomyces are bacteria that live in soil and are known as gold mines for antibiotic molecule discovery. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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