gold-field
Definition
Noun: A region or area where gold is found in the ground, often in deposits that can be mined.
Usage Examples
- (A geographical area with gold deposits.)
- (A region where gold mining occurred.)
Advanced Usage
"to strike a gold-field": to discover or begin mining in a gold-bearing area.
- The expedition struck a rich gold-field after months of searching. (They found a profitable area of gold deposits.)
"gold-field claim": a legal right to mine gold in a specific area.
- He registered his gold-field claim with the local government office. (He officially declared his right to mine there.)
Variants and Related Words
Goldfield (n, alternative spelling): the same as "gold-field."
- The goldfield was abandoned after the ore was exhausted. (The mining area was deserted.)
Gold (n): a precious yellow metal.
- Gold is often extracted from a gold-field. (The metal is taken from the ground.)
Field (n): an area of open land, often used for a specific purpose.
- The field was rich in minerals, including gold. (The open area contained valuable resources.)
Synonyms
- Gold mine: a place where gold is extracted, often a single mine rather than a region.
- Gold deposit: a natural accumulation of gold in the earth.
- Placer: a deposit of gold in sand or gravel, often found in a gold-field.
Related Idioms
- "Strike gold": to find something valuable or profitable, often used metaphorically.
- The investor struck gold when he bought shares in the startup. (He found great success, like finding a gold-field.)