goldfields

gold·fields

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gohld-feeldz]
- /ˈgoʊldˌfildz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gohld-feeldz]
- /ˈgoʊldˌfildz/

Definitions of goldfields word

noun plural goldfields any of several Californian, composite herbs of the genus Lasthenia, having yellow flowers. 1
noun goldfields Plural form of goldfield. 1

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Origin of goldfields

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1910-15; gold + field + -s3

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Parts of speech for Goldfields

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goldfields popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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