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golden retriever

noun

Definition of golden retriever

: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers having a flat moderately long golden coat

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There are more, including Robert Crawley’s beloved Isis, one of his golden retrievers. Washington Post, "Did you lose Downton Abbey in the British fog? Catch up here," 10 Sep. 2019 Her golden retriever Bailey has stopped by, too, and even had a selfie line. Victoria Mcgrane, BostonGlobe.com, "Running a presidential campaign by the books," 19 Aug. 2019 Brittany Stanton took her 2-year-old golden retriever, Oliver, on Aug. 3 to Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Tex. Christine Hauser, New York Times, "Algae Can Poison Your Dog," 12 Aug. 2019 An adaptation of Garth Stein’s novel about a race car driver and his golden retriever, the film stars Milo Ventimiglia as the driver and features the voice of Kevin Costner as his pet. Los Angeles Times, "‘Hobbs & Shaw’ maintains top spot at the weekend box office," 11 Aug. 2019 An adaptation of Garth Stein's novel about a race car driver and his golden retriever, the film stars Milo Ventimiglia as the driver and features the voice of Kevin Costner as his pet. al, "Box office: ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ rule the weekend, again, while ‘Scary Stories’ frightens its way to No. 2," 11 Aug. 2019 Painted a handsome navy blue, your truck has just enough rear space to haul something rugged and earthy-smelling—like a Christmas tree or a nice pile of mulch—and a front cab just big enough for you and your golden retriever. Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, "The World Is Getting a Pickup Truck Emoji," 17 July 2019 The couple is building a 3,200-square foot custom home, with a big lot for their golden retriever, Buddy. Louis Hansen, The Mercury News, "Exodus: For Bay Area millennials, moving up means moving out," 7 July 2019 The pickup driver, 34-year-old Piper Reed, was also killed, along with her golden retriever. Paige Cornwell, The Seattle Times, "‘You can’t imagine a better life than they lived’: Retired King County judge and his wife are remembered after dying in crash that also killed a woman and dog," 5 June 2019

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First Known Use of golden retriever

1919, in the meaning defined above

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golden retriever

noun

English Language Learners Definition of golden retriever

: a type of dog that has long yellowish-brown fur

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