Used in a Sentence

goose

How to use goose in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for goose.

Editorial note

Spend $20 on a flu shot for your golden goose.

Examples7
Definitions6
Parts of speech2

Quick take

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of goose gathered in one view.

noun

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

noun

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

noun

flesh of a goose (domestic or wild)

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for goose.

noun

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

noun

flesh of a goose (domestic or wild)

verb

pinch in the buttocks; "he goosed the unsuspecting girl"

verb

prod into action

verb

give a spurt of fuel to; "goose the car"

Example sentences

1

Spend $20 on a flu shot for your golden goose.

2

Mark wants to kill the goose that laid the golden egg. Dalton wants to raise the goose that lays the silver egg.

3

The outcome without copyright: a big goose egg. Why?

4

That is one very unfortunate choice of words and I have goose flesh just reading that line.

5

I hate to see how most democrats have reacted on this issue, goose-stepping with the administration.

6

Its easy to complain about the low pandora royalties, but these artists are essentially trying to kill the golden goose.

7

The root problems are:1. Microsoft, as an organization, is deathly afraid something will kill the Windows/Office golden goose;2.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use goose in a sentence?

Spend $20 on a flu shot for your golden goose.

What does goose mean?

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

What part of speech is goose?

goose is commonly used as noun, verb.