golden retriever

noun

1. one of an English breed of retrievers having a thick, flat or wavy, golden coat.

golden retriever

noun

1. a compact large breed of dog having a silky coat of flat or wavy hair of a gold or dark-cream colour, well-feathered on the legs and tail

Word History and Origins

Origin of golden retriever¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Poppy, a golden retriever, will be honoured as a "CPR hero" in London on Tuesday.

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Political systems that resemble one another in their fundamental structure and function are like species in the animal kingdom: A chihuahua is not a golden retriever, but they are both dogs.

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This golden retriever optimism has rolled into his first leading role in “Love Hurts,” in which Quan plays a peppy realtor who bakes heart-shaped cookies for his colleagues.

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When Keaton finished the home renovation, having been first introduced to Pinterest by her longtime collaborator, director Nancy Meyers, she moved in with her children and the family’s golden retriever, Emma.

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Preparing for the role in his hotel room, he once found himself mimicking the facial movements of his golden retriever, Layla.

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