1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
a
: being or having the color gold or the color of gold
b
4
: of a high degree of excellence : superb
5
: prosperous, flourishing
golden days
6
a
: radiantly youthful and vigorous
b
: having talents that promise great success
—often used with boy or girl
the golden boy/girl of tennis
c
: highly favored : popular
7
a
: favorable, advantageous
a golden opportunity
b
informal
: in a very good or fortunate position
—not used before a noun
If the bank approves the loan, we're golden.
8
: of, relating to, or being a 50th anniversary or its celebration
goldenly
adverb
Examples of golden in a Sentence
The memoir recounts the golden times in her life.
this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it
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Underneath a golden brown layer of tater tots, a scramble of beans, chiles, and lots of creamy Southwestern flavors await.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The 110-acre Montego Bay resort famously hosted everyone from JFK and Jackie Kennedy to Grace Kelly and Paul Newman during its golden era.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
Lightly brush the tops with 1 tablespoon heavy cream and bake until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The location, which opened in 1993, is the only McDonald's in the world with turquoise arches – not golden ones – a nod to the natural red rock scenery.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 20 May 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The 110-acre Montego Bay resort famously hosted everyone from JFK and Jackie Kennedy to Grace Kelly and Paul Newman during its golden era.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
Lightly brush the tops with 1 tablespoon heavy cream and bake until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The location, which opened in 1993, is the only McDonald's in the world with turquoise arches – not golden ones – a nod to the natural red rock scenery.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for golden
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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golden
adjective
gold·en
ˈgōl-dən 
1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
: having the color of gold
golden hair
3
: prosperous
a golden age
4
: favorable sense 2
a golden opportunity
5
: having a rich and smooth sound
a golden voice
6
: of or relating to a 50th anniversary
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