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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Gently bound by crushed saltines and mayo, these tender patties cook up beautifully golden brown and need nothing more than a simple squeeze of lemon to serve.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
They can be identified by a yellow abdomen with red markings, and by the golden color of their webs.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The measure, which is backed by two Native American tribes, calls for a comprehensive study on the feasibility of bringing back the golden bears that festoon the state’s flag.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Reduce oven temperature to 375° and continue to bake until crust is deep golden brown and juices are thick and bubbling, 75–90 minutes longer.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
They can be identified by a yellow abdomen with red markings, and by the golden color of their webs.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The measure, which is backed by two Native American tribes, calls for a comprehensive study on the feasibility of bringing back the golden bears that festoon the state’s flag.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Reduce oven temperature to 375° and continue to bake until crust is deep golden brown and juices are thick and bubbling, 75–90 minutes longer.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 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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