gold rush
noun
1
: a rush to newly discovered goldfields in pursuit of riches
2
: the headlong pursuit of sudden wealth in a new or lucrative field
Examples of gold rush in a Sentence
the California gold rush of 1849
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It's nestled in the heart of Georgia’s picturesque wine country near Dahlonega, which boasts a storied history as one of the country's first gold rush towns.
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Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
This is the modern equivalent of selling picks and shovels during a gold rush.
—Thomas H. Ruggie, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Its brick buildings and cobblestone alleys date to the gold rush days, giving it a quieter and more quaint feeling than other San Francisco neighborhoods.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Pro pickleball exploded from a casual pastime into a high-stakes battleground, drawing athletes, agents and celebrities into a gold rush.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
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Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
This is the modern equivalent of selling picks and shovels during a gold rush.
—Thomas H. Ruggie, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Its brick buildings and cobblestone alleys date to the gold rush days, giving it a quieter and more quaint feeling than other San Francisco neighborhoods.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Pro pickleball exploded from a casual pastime into a high-stakes battleground, drawing athletes, agents and celebrities into a gold rush.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gold rush
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“Gold rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20rush. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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