goldfields

[ gohld-feeldz ]

noun

, plural gold·fields.

1. any of several Californian, composite herbs of the genus Lasthenia, having yellow flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goldfields¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; gold + field + -s ³

Example Sentences

Goldfields in Nevada that had been neglected because the ore was just too expensive to extract were now attractive properties.

From The Daily Beast

The goldfields of Australia are historic, and the silver, lead and zinc mines of Broken Hill deserve particular mention.

From Project Gutenberg

I was standing before an exhibit of facsimiles of the record nuggets which had been discovered in the goldfields of the Antipodes.

From Project Gutenberg

When the goldfields were discovered, I turned to gold-digging; and between that and bullock-driving I have spent all my time.

From Project Gutenberg

Hence arose a feeling of hostility among the diggers, not only to the police, but to all the officials on the goldfields.

From Project Gutenberg

People lived fast in those goldfields days; it don't take long to pick up that sort of learning.

From Project Gutenberg