goose

noun

ˈgüs How to pronounce goose (audio)
Definition of goosenext
as in fool
a person who lacks good sense or judgment don't be such a silly goose—you're dressed just fine for the party

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Recent Examples of goose There were a couple of goose-bump moments before the game began. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 On a vaporetto in Venice’s Grand Canal in late May, I was forced to admit that my quest to uncover the mysteries of Northern Italy’s famed chicories bore the hallmarks of a goose chase. — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Don’t throttle the goose who lays the golden eggs, don’t blast from the skies the albatross who guarantees fair winds. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 Still, the administrators, the commissioners and league presidents must recognize that if trade wars devolve into something more hateful and restrictive, team owners may find their golden goose has fallen into the crockpot. — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goose
  1. fool
  2. lunatic
  3. turkey
  4. maniac
  5. moron
  6. nut
Noun
  • But Thomas and Erika are no fools, coolly telling off smiling Hitler sympathizers during a tony reception.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Atlanta Dream might now be the hottest ticket in town and State Farm Arena would be fools not to host them in Game 6.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of fool
Noun
  • The show will serve as a platform for countless lunatics within the InfoWars universe and a platform for larger announcements about the company’s fictional exploits.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Rabin was killed [in 1995], that was a last straw —seeing an extremist right-wing lunatic in Israel kill Rabin and kill the dreams of peace.
    — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of lunatic
Noun
  • There are also several sandwiches with turkey and some with pastrami, avocado and brie — less common ingredients at a more traditional Italian deli.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Enjoy trail mix on its own or pair it with another high-protein snack, like turkey and cheese roll-ups for a more filling option.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of turkey
Noun
  • David extended a hand toward me (imaginary attacks by slow, handshake-wielding maniacs are a martial arts class staple).
    — Johanna Stein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Unbeknownst to the visitors, there’s an unhappy fifth party already in the house… and more than one homicidal maniac even within that small populace.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 July 2026
Definition of maniac
Noun
  • The fact that there is someone out there who could actually get all the real unsuspecting morons who participated in this movie to sign off on it afterwards is simply astonishing considering what they are asked to do in it.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The unlikely source is Enervate’s company stooge corporate strategist, Ken Davies (Tim Key), a moron by any measure.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of moron
Noun
  • The nuts carry melatonin, tryptophan, magnesium, zinc and vitamin B6, which all play a role in how the body winds down.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Pipe on the caramel cream cheese frosting and top the cake with nuts and blackberries.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of nut

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“Goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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