Golding

American  

[gohl-ding] / ˈgoʊl dɪŋ /

noun

1. Louis, 1895–1958, English novelist and essayist.

2. William Gerald, 1911–1993, British novelist: Nobel Prize 1983.

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Golding British  

/ ˈɡəʊldɪŋ /

noun

1. Sir William ( Gerald ). 1911–93, English novelist noted for his allegories of man's proclivity for evil. His novels include Lord of the Flies (1954), Darkness Visible (1979), Rites of Passage (1980), Close Quarters (1987), and Fire Down Below (1989). Nobel prize for literature 1983

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Example Sentences

Macquarie analyst Paul Golding joined a growing chorus of CoreWeave believers, upgrading the stock to Outperform from Neutral and lifting his price target to $125 from $92 in a research note.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“It was like a park in those days, before it was discovered,” Golding said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"There's a very commonly accepted truism in pediatric medicine that the face mirrors the brain, because the brain and the face form at the same time," Golding said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Based on an original novel by William Golding, it follows a group of schoolboys stranded on a tropical island after a deadly plane crash.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

She commanded Mr Naird from the room, forced Golding to dress her, and ordered a chaise and four horses immediately to the door.

From The Wanderer (Volume 2 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Burney, Fanny