noun

Golding

GOHL-dihng

Golding (noun) means a variety of hop plant (or its cone) traditionally grown in Kent, England, prized for brewing pale ales. Example: “The brewery uses East Kent Goldings for a floral, earthy bitterness.”

noun

A variety of hop plant (or its cone) traditionally grown in Kent, England, prized for brewing pale ales.

"The brewery uses East Kent Goldings for a floral, earthy bitterness."

An old British apple variety.

"Her grandmother's orchard still had a few golding trees at the back."

How to use Golding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBest known today as the name of a classic English hop variety used in brewing.

Common pairings

East Kent Goldings Golding hops

Word forms

Goldings plural, goldings plural, goldinges plural, goldings plural

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Etymology

Formed from gold plus "-ing," first recorded around 1580, likely describing the golden color of the hop cones or apples.

· First attested 1580

Class of 1580 Golding joined the language around 1580.

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Rhymes for Golding

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Golding” mean?

The word “Golding” means a variety of hop plant (or its cone) traditionally grown in Kent, England, prized for brewing pale ales. In plain terms, best known today as the name of a classic English hop variety used in brewing.

How do you pronounce “Golding”?

“Golding” is pronounced GOHL-dihng (/ˈɡoʊldɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Golding” in a sentence?

Here is “Golding” used in a sentence: “The brewery uses East Kent Goldings for a floral, earthy bitterness.”

What part of speech is “Golding”?

“Golding” is a noun.

Where does the word “Golding” come from?

The word “Golding” dates back to around 1580. Formed from gold plus "-ing," first recorded around 1580, likely describing the golden color of the hop cones or apples.

How many meanings does “Golding” have?

“Golding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a variety of hop plant (or its cone) traditionally grown in Kent, England, prized for brewing pale ales.