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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In this new gold rush, the prize goes to those who dare to be human.
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Luca Brinkhues, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Skagway Skagway is steeped in gold rush history with plenty of related activities and exhibits.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
The wreck captures a tragic moment in maritime history during the 19th century Australian gold rushes.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Pallava Bagla | Corbis News | Getty Images Trump’s critical minerals drive paves the way for a deep-sea gold rush
Seeking to counter China’s mineral dominance, the Trump administration in April signed a sweeping executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining within U.S. and international waters.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 May 2025
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Luca Brinkhues, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Skagway Skagway is steeped in gold rush history with plenty of related activities and exhibits.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
The wreck captures a tragic moment in maritime history during the 19th century Australian gold rushes.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Pallava Bagla | Corbis News | Getty Images Trump’s critical minerals drive paves the way for a deep-sea gold rush
Seeking to counter China’s mineral dominance, the Trump administration in April signed a sweeping executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining within U.S. and international waters.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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