golden retriever
noun
one of an English breed of retrievers having a thick, flat or wavy, golden coat.
golden retrievers
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pluralof golden retriever.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The study also identified a connection between trainability in golden retrievers and a gene known as ROMO1.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
But since 2022 Frenchies have been top dog, with Labs and golden retrievers settling for silver and bronze.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Bridget Dobinson, from Devon, decided to adopt one of the golden retrievers - Molly - after being encouraged to foster an animal by her daughter.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2025
Thick-coated breeds and those with double coats like chow chows, Alaskan huskies, and golden retrievers are better at conserving heat in cool temperatures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024
I mean, he’s cute, so I’ll let it slide, but the dogs on my pants are clearly golden retrievers.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
