golden retriever

American  

noun

• golden retrievers
  plural

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

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golden retriever British  

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• golden retrievers
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of golden retriever

First recorded in 1915–20

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Example Sentences

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golden retriever

It belonged to Hsuan-An Pan, who was with her golden retriever, Theo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

More than 40 years later in 1913, the golden retriever was officially recognised as a breed by The Kennel Club, the UK's largest organisation concerned with dog health, welfare and training.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

“Drop a golden retriever owner into a pit bull neighborhood, and they’ll face constant stress,” Adamen said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

We’ve met so many people, and since she’s a golden retriever, she loves meeting everyone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

For three years, Ellis thought of Jones Point as the ideal spot for he and his companion Sampson, a 9-year-old golden retriever, to fish and play.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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