# gold rush

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gold-rush