goldmine
|gold/mine|
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/ˈɡoʊldˌmaɪn/
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/ˈɡəʊldˌmaɪn/
source of wealth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'goldmine' originates from the combination of 'gold' and 'mine', where 'gold' refers to the precious metal and 'mine' refers to an excavation site.
Historical Evolution
'goldmine' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe both literal and figurative sources of wealth.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a literal site for extracting gold, but over time it evolved to include any source of wealth or valuable resources.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place where gold is extracted from the ground.
The old goldmine was abandoned years ago.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a source of wealth, valuable information, or resources.
The library is a goldmine of information.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35