gold rush

== English == === Alternative forms === goldrush, gold-rush === Etymology === From gold +‎ rush. First use appears c. 1848 in the Oregon Spectator. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈɡoʊldˌɹʌʃ/ === Noun === gold rush (plural gold rushes) (chiefly historical) Any period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered. Synonym: gold fever (figurative) A feverish obsession with seeking profits, especially in new markets. A cocktail made from bourbon, honey, and lemon juice. (informal, sports) The urge to win gold medals, as in the Olympic Games. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Further reading === gold rush on Wikipedia.Wikipedia