Oxford Dictionary English golden thread noun noun BrE BrE//ˌɡəʊldən ˈθred // ; NAmE NAmE//ˌɡoʊldən ˈθred// [usually singular] Add to my wordlistjump to other resultsan idea or feature that is present in all parts of something, holds it together and gives it value Brand is the golden thread that runs through everything we do as a business. Volunteers are the golden thread that ties our organization together.Check pronunciation: golden thread oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com