Yukon Gold

or Yu·kon gold

[ yoo-kon gohld ]

noun

1. a yellow-fleshed, all-purpose variety of potato.

Yukon Gold

noun

1. a variety of yellow-fleshed potato developed in Canada

Word History and Origins

Origin of Yukon Gold¹

First recorded in 1965–70; developed by Canadian agricultural researcher Garnet Johnston (1916–2000) at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada

Example Sentences

More than two hours later, the eldest Trump son had discussed his family’s history in real estate dating to the Yukon gold rush, along with the interiors of Trump Tower and his father’s love of golf.

From Seattle Times

He had been helped by the 1889 fire, the Yukon Gold Rush, the influx of many new families and the resulting sale of home lots throughout the city.

From Seattle Times

To make it a complete one-pan meal, we add Yukon Gold potatoes.

From Washington Times

Takeout: Carillon Kitchen at The Woodmark Hotel offers a Thanksgiving box including an oven-roasted roasted turkey with giblet-sage gravy, butternut squash Dungeness crab bisque, Yukon Gold Beecher’s Cheese whipped potatoes and more.

From Seattle Times

Similarly, ‘Yukon Gold’ potatoes store for an exceptionally long time, while ‘Dark Red Norland’ potatoes are best eaten fresh.

From Seattle Times