goldie
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈɡoʊɫdi// goldie
n. a friendly name for a golden retriever dog. You use it when you want to sound warm and casual about this specific breed.
n. an informal or affectionate term for a golden retriever. Often used by owners or enthusiasts to signal a personal connection to the breed.
Our neighbor just got a new goldie puppy.
The park is always full of goldies because they love playing fetch in the lake.
While the breed is officially known as the golden retriever, many families prefer the more intimate nickname goldie when referring to their loyal companion.