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golden retriever
noun
: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers having a flat moderately long golden coat
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During her first visit, the often shy puppy Lucy became infatuated with the hosts' dog, another golden retriever named Bertie.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The largest categories by entry include 153 golden retrievers, 138 dachshunds,105 Australian shepherds,103 French bulldogs, 103 Chihuahuas, 84 Pomeranians, 83 Labrador retrievers, 76 whippets, 64 Boxers, 61 Chinese Cresteds and 60 American hairless terriers.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
There is one dog breed that exemplifies what daters are looking for the most: golden retriever.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
Ahead of Oscar's third birthday on November 19, the golden retriever's owners set to work on creating the best party games for him and his friends to enjoy.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1908, in the meaning defined above
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“Golden retriever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20retriever. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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golden retriever
noun
: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers that have a coat of golden hair of medium length
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