mother lode

noun
UK: /ˈmʌðə ləʊd/
US: /ˈmʌðər loʊd/

  1. A large and rich source of something valuable or desirable.

    1. The library is a mother lode of information.
    2. Her blog became a mother lode of recipes, attracting many followers.

  2. The main vein or deposit of ore in a mine.

    1. They struck the mother lode after years of digging.
    2. The miners hoped to find the mother lode deep within the mountain.

Synonyms

bonanza reservoir source windfall store jackpot treasure trove
mother lode verb

  1. To discover or exploit a rich source of something.

    1. The company mother loded new talent.
    2. She mother loded her expertise to build a successful business venture.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mother lode" in English means: A large and rich source of something valuable or desirable., The main vein or deposit of ore in a mine..

The phonetic transcription of "mother lode" is /ˈmʌðə ləʊd/ in British English and /ˈmʌðər loʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mother lode": bonanza, reservoir, source, windfall, store, jackpot, treasure trove.

Example usage of "mother lode": "The library is a mother lode of information.". More examples on the page.