Synonyms for

Lode

Verb / ləʊd / Another word for lode — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a vein of metal ore in the earth

Synonyms & similar words

load vein deposit strike haul find treasure bonanza richness store reserve stockpile treasury wealth cache hoard stash accumulation collection

Example sentences

  1. The miners discovered a lode of silver in the mountain.
  2. The prospector searched for a lode of gold in the riverbed.
  3. The company invested in a promising lode of copper.
  4. The new technology helped locate a hidden lode of iron.
  5. The old mine was known for its rich lode of lead.

Quotes

  • "The discovery of gold and silver mines in the West led to the development of mining towns like Virginia City, Nevada, and the Mother Lode region of California." - Charles R. Morris
  • "As long as I have health and strength, I will gladly work all my days in the silver mines of the Comstock Lode." - John Mackay
  • "It is better to mine the gold in the head than in the earth." - Aesop (using 'mine' as a verb instead of a noun)

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