gold rush
Any period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discoveredAny period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered.
» It was like a gold rush.
Meaning
4 senses(historical)Any period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered.
Goldrausch
золота́я лихора́дкаzolotája lixorádka
a large migration of people to a newly discovered gold field
(figuratively)A feverish obsession with seeking profits, especially in new markets.
A cocktail made from bourbon, honey, and lemon juice.
(informal)The urge to win gold medals, as in the Olympic Games.
Examples
3 sentencesIt was like a gold rush.
The gold rush began here.
Золота лихоманка почалася тут.
The ensuing gold rush attracted immigrants, mining companies and slave owners.
Translations
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Origin
From gold + rush. First use appears c. 1848 in the Oregon Spectator.From gold + rush. First use appears c. 1848 in the Oregon Spectator.
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