golden retriever
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of golden retriever
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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In the photos released on social media on Sunday, she is also joined by her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, her brother James, and a golden retriever.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
The world’s largest type of rodent, actually; a capybara can easily rival a golden retriever in size.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Miller says she became a believer when her own aging golden retriever, Murphy, had arthritis and his medication stopped working.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
And, of course, a cute-as-a-button golden retriever who can shoot hoops as well as he can act is always going to hit the mark, he said.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
Leo’s family has this gentle muzzle thing that they use on their golden retriever sometimes, and his vet is on Shelburne Road.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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