gold mine

noun
UK: /ˈɡəʊld maɪn/
US: /ˈɡoʊld maɪn/

  1. A place where gold is found in the ground and can be dug out.

    1. My uncle owns a gold mine in Nevada and became rich.
    2. The abandoned gold mine became a tourist attraction, showcasing the town's history.

  2. A source of great profit or advantage.

    1. This idea is a gold mine, we should invest quickly!
    2. Her ability to speak multiple languages proved to be a gold mine in her international business career.

Synonyms

bonanza windfall jackpot treasure trove
gold mine verb

  1. To take something of value from someone or something, like taking gold from a mine.

    1. They hope to gold mine information from social media posts.
    2. The company attempted to gold mine user data without their explicit consent, raising privacy concerns.
gold mine adjective

  1. Yielding very high profits.

    1. Starting this business was gold mine for me.
    2. The new technology proved to be a gold mine innovation, significantly increasing the company's revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gold mine" in English means: A place where gold is found in the ground and can be dug out., A source of great profit or advantage..

The phonetic transcription of "gold mine" is /ˈɡəʊld maɪn/ in British English and /ˈɡoʊld maɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gold mine": bonanza, windfall, jackpot, treasure trove.

Example usage of "gold mine": "My uncle owns a gold mine in Nevada and became rich.". More examples on the page.