golden retriever

noun

1. one of an English breed of retrievers having a thick, flat or wavy, golden coat.

golden retriever

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of golden retriever¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The good news was, they had plenty of time—they were able to grab their golden retrievers and drive away from danger.

From Outside Online

In the same way that some might flock toward the All-American golden retriever, others might want, say, a rare Norwegian Lundehund.

From Popular-Science

Kristeen McPherson, an accountant I also met through a pet loss group page on Facebook, and her husband euthanized Carly, their 12-year-old golden retriever, after surgery and chemotherapy couldn’t keep the dog’s cancer at bay.

From Washington Post

After Benny was greeted by a golden retriever who cheers patients up, brain surgeons drilled into his skull and then used a needle to introduce 40 trillion virus particles.

From MIT Technology Review

By the time our new golden retriever came along, in mid-November, to plunge our household into joyful chaos, several families we know had also gotten dogs.

From Time

The 15-part show was due to begin on March 3, with Peaches paring up with her Golden Retriever, Parper.

From The Daily Beast

Is your golden retriever on par with others, or could he stand to run a bit more?

From The Daily Beast

When his 14-year-old golden retriever dies, Peter Els calls 911.

From The Daily Beast

He resided in Santa Barbara, Calif., with his golden retriever dogs and surfed in his spare time.

From The Daily Beast

Pandit lived in North Potomac, Maryland, for 20 years with his wife and his golden retriever.

From The Daily Beast

Close beside him lay Prince, his golden retriever; so close that he could feel the dog's warm body through his thin shirt.

From Project Gutenberg