Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

golden retriever

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.98 in modern English

Syllables: gold-en re-triev-er
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A breed of dog, originating in Britain, notable for its golden coat and gentle, affectionate nature.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Golden Retriever.

Example Sentences

"Sarah’s world began to open up dramatically last year when she was partnered with Freckles, a small goldador guide dog—a cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador."
"What if you’re a golden retriever? If you end up with others of your breed, it’ll be a wonderfully nurturing and stress-free environment."
"Your golden retriever will need to be kept busy. Spend time playing with him. Show him love, and he will love you back."

Inflected Forms

Golden Retrievers (plural)

Derived Forms

goldador Goldendoodle

Phrases

Golden Retriever boyfriend Golden Retriever energy

Synonyms

Golden goldie

Questions

What does golden retriever mean?: A breed of dog, originating in Britain, notable for its golden coat and gentle, affectionate nature.

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