Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Gold Rush.
Gold Rush - as a noun
A sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
Example: "The demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bonanza18boom8bunce9godsend10gravy12manna from heavenwindfall15A large migration of people to a newly discovered gold field
Example Sentences
"The California gold rush began in 1848 and attracted thousands of people from all over the world."
"Many miners risked their lives in the pursuit of wealth during the gold rush."
"The discovery of gold in Alaska sparked another gold rush in the late 19th century."
"Some miners struck it rich during the gold rush while others returned empty-handed."
"The Klondike gold rush in Canada is one of the most famous in history."
