nugget
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Noun — A small rounded lump, especially of gold or other precious metal found in its natural state.
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, first recorded for lumps of ore in 19th-century Australia and possibly linked to an English dialect word "nug", meaning a lump or block.
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What does “nugget” mean?
The word “nugget” means a small rounded lump, especially of gold or other precious metal found in its natural state. In plain terms, a small chunky lump of something valuable — precious metal, useful information, or breaded food.
How do you pronounce “nugget”?
“Nugget” is pronounced NUH-guht (/ˈnʌɡət/ in IPA).
How do you use “nugget” in a sentence?
Here is “nugget” used in a sentence: “The prospector pulled a gold nugget the size of a thumbnail out of the creek bed.”
What part of speech is “nugget”?
“Nugget” is a noun.
Where does the word “nugget” come from?
The word “nugget” dates back to around 1800. Origin uncertain, first recorded for lumps of ore in 19th-century Australia and possibly linked to an English dialect word "nug", meaning a lump or block.
How many meanings does “nugget” have?
“Nugget” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small rounded lump, especially of gold or other precious metal found in its natural state.