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

Usually Nash, their friendly golden retriever, jumps and barks at new visitors, Rowley said, but once they get inside, “he just thinks it’s time to play.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

The event will mark 160 years since the first golden retriever puppies were born at Guisachan House in Glen Affric, near Cannich, in the Highlands.

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

She laughed and said yes, and the golden retriever covered me with kisses.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

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