Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paydirt
noun
/ˈpeɪdɜːrt/
Definition
Paydirt is a term used to describe soil or earth that contains valuable minerals, especially gold, that can be extracted profitably.
Examples
- After weeks of digging, the miners finally hit paydirt and struck a gold vein.
- The old prospector was excited when he found paydirt in the riverbed.
Meaning
It refers specifically to the material that is worth mining, often implying that it yields a financial return.
Synonyms
- treasure
- gold mine
- windfall
