Definition

A place where there is a lot of gold or gold ore in the ground, often used for mining.

Example

The discovery of a new goldfield attracted many miners to the region.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new goldfield discovered last week?

Yeah, I read that it has some of the richest deposits around!

I wonder if we should plan a trip to check it out.

That sounds like an adventure! We could even try our luck at panning for gold.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Goldfield → It is formed from "gold" (from Old English "geolu", meaning yellow or gold) and "field" (from Old English "feld", meaning open land or field). The word "goldfield" refers to an area of land where gold is found or mined.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'yellow' ('gold') area of 'open land' ('field') where gold can be found.

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