gold rush (Meaning)

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gold rush (n)

a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

a large migration of people to a newly discovered gold field

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The California Gold Rush ignited a mass migration that transformed the American West.
The Australian gold rush of the 1850s attracted adventurers from around the world.
Rumours of a gold rush in the Yukon sparked a stampede of fortune hunters during the Klondike Gold Rush.
The South African gold rush transformed Johannesburg into a major economic hub.
The discovery of gold in the Black Hills led to a gold rush that escalated tensions with Native American tribes.
The gold rush towns often became boomtowns, experiencing rapid growth and economic prosperity.
Unscrupulous individuals took advantage of the gold rush, leading to widespread lawlessness and violence.
The environmental impact of gold mining during the gold rush was devastating, polluting rivers and forests.
The gold rush played a significant role in shaping the demographics and economies of various regions.
The legacy of the gold rush continues to fascinate historians and inspire stories and legends.

a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money), a large migration of people to a newly discovered gold field

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The California Gold Rush ignited a mass migration that transformed the American West.

The Australian gold rush of the 1850s attracted adventurers from around the world.

Rumours of a gold rush in the Yukon sparked a stampede of fortune hunters during the Klondike Gold Rush.

The South African gold rush transformed Johannesburg into a major economic hub.