Goldmine
noun
A goldmine is a site where gold is taken out of the ground.
The workers at the goldmine spent hours excavating the precious metal.
Usage tips
Neutral
mining site, natural resource, treasure
noun
Figuratively, a goldmine refers to a source of great wealth or valuable information.
The internet is a goldmine of knowledge for students.
Usage tips
Neutral
source, wealth, opportunity
noun
A goldmine is a site where gold is taken out of the ground.
The workers at the goldmine spent hours excavating the precious metal.
Usage tips
Neutral
mining site, natural resource, treasure
noun
Figuratively, a goldmine refers to a source of great wealth or valuable information.
The internet is a goldmine of knowledge for students.
Usage tips
Neutral
source, wealth, opportunity
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Site
A location specifically known for gold extraction
The largest goldmine in the world is located in South Africa.
Pro Tip 2/3Industry
Often used to describe a highly profitable sector
The tech industry is a goldmine for investors.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor
Used to reflect abundance in non-literal scenarios
The old library was a goldmine of information.
Pro Tip 1/3Site
A location specifically known for gold extraction
The largest goldmine in the world is located in South Africa.
Pro Tip 2/3Industry
Often used to describe a highly profitable sector
The tech industry is a goldmine for investors.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor
Used to reflect abundance in non-literal scenarios
The old library was a goldmine of information.
Pro Tip 1/3Site
A location specifically known for gold extraction
The largest goldmine in the world is located in South Africa.
Pro Tip 2/3Industry
Often used to describe a highly profitable sector
The tech industry is a goldmine for investors.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor
Used to reflect abundance in non-literal scenarios
The old library was a goldmine of information.
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