golden retriever

noun

: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers having a flat moderately long golden coat

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The camera then zooms in on Alex’s golden retriever George, who doesn’t appear impressed. Erin Clements, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025 More puppy raisers are needed to train the golden retriever puppies the organization uses. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025 But what defines a golden retriever boyfriend, exactly? Emma Specter, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025 Needless to say, the golden retriever doesn't have much of a poker face. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for golden retriever

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First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of golden retriever was in 1908

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“Golden retriever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20retriever. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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golden retriever

noun
: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers that have a coat of golden hair of medium length

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