Klondike Definition & Meaning

klondike
noun
  1. a region in northwestern Canada where gold was discovered in 1896 but exhausted by 1910
  2. a form of solitaire that begins with seven piles of cards with the top cards facing up; descending sequences of cards of alternating colors are built on these piles; as aces become available they are placed above the seven piles; the object is to build sequences in suit from ace to king as the remaining cards are dealt out one at a time

"Klondike" in song lyrics

See how klondike is used in real songs:

  • "You sound nice, well what would you do for a Klondike?"
    Perfeck Strangers (Dan-e-o & Promise) f/ Naya Marie — True to You
  • "I feel that heat but its cool like a klondike"
    S.Black Boi f/ Miss Nene — Drunk Kissing
  • "the game klondike"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "klondike"

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