Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
klondike
noun
/ˈklɒn.daɪk/
Definition
A region in north-western Canada, known for its gold rush in the late 19th century.
Examples
- Many adventurers traveled to the Klondike in hopes of striking it rich.
- The Klondike Gold Rush changed the demographics of the region significantly.
Meaning
The term ‘Klondike’ often refers to the historical period and the excitement surrounding the gold discovery that brought a rush of prospectors and fortune seekers to the area.
Synonyms
- Gold Rush
- Prospecting
