gold rush

1. (historical) Any period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered.
2. (figuratively) A feverish obsession with seeking profits, especially in new markets.
3. A cocktail made from bourbon, honey, and lemon juice.
4. (informal) The urge to win gold medals, as in the Olympic Games.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/

Etymology

From gold + rush. First use appears c. 1848 in the Oregon Spectator.

Synonyms

manna from heaven

boom

💥

godsend

windfall

bunce

bonanza

gravy

goldmine

gold mine

gold fever

Translations

Goldrausch

fiebre del oro

ruée vers l'or

goudkoorts

sauce

aubaine

ruée

ruée vers l’or

febre de ouro

corsa all’oro

guadagno inatteso

corsa all'oro

febbre dell'oro

μάννα εξ ουρανού

manna z nieba