Gold Mine

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊld maɪn/

Definitions of gold mine

noun A source of great wealth or profit

Example Sentences

A1 The gold mine produced a lot of shiny metal.

A2 The old abandoned gold mine was rumored to be haunted.

B1 Investing in stocks can be a gold mine if you pick the right companies.

B2 The entrepreneur discovered a gold mine of opportunity in the emerging market.

C1 The research project turned out to be a gold mine of valuable data for the company.

C2 The historical archives were a gold mine for the historian researching the ancient civilization.

Examples of gold mine in a Sentence

formal The company invested in a gold mine in the hopes of striking it rich.

informal That old abandoned house turned out to be a gold mine for vintage furniture.

slang Her Instagram account is a total gold mine for makeup tips.

figurative His extensive collection of rare books is a gold mine of knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of gold mine

• plural: gold mines
• comparative: more gold mine
• superlative: most gold mine
• present tense: is a gold mine
• future tense: will be a gold mine
• perfect tense: has been a gold mine
• continuous tense: is being a gold mine
• singular: gold mine
• positive degree: very gold mine
• infinitive: to be a gold mine
• gerund: being a gold mine
• participle: a gold mine

Origin and Evolution of gold mine

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'gold mine' originated from the literal meaning of a mine where gold is extracted.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'gold mine' has come to be used figuratively to describe a lucrative or valuable source of wealth or opportunity.