noun
Uncommon
bullion
BUUL-yuhn
Bullion (noun) means Precious metal, usually gold or silver, held in bulk form such as bars or ingots and valued by weight. Example: “The bank keeps millions of dollars' worth of gold bullion in its vault.”
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Precious metal, usually gold or silver, held in bulk form such as bars or ingots and valued by weight.
"The bank keeps millions of dollars' worth of gold bullion in its vault."
How to use bullion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGold or silver in bulk, uncoined form, such as bars.
Common pairings
gold bullion
bullion bar
silver bullion
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- Plural
- bullions
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman bullion, of uncertain ultimate origin, possibly linked to French bouillon in the sense of "melting."
Rhymes for bullion
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bullion” mean?
The word “bullion” means precious metal, usually gold or silver, held in bulk form such as bars or ingots and valued by weight. In plain terms, gold or silver in bulk, uncoined form, such as bars.
How do you pronounce “bullion”?
“Bullion” is pronounced BUUL-yuhn (/ˈbʊl.jən/ in IPA).
How do you use “bullion” in a sentence?
Here is “bullion” used in a sentence: “The bank keeps millions of dollars' worth of gold bullion in its vault.”
What part of speech is “bullion”?
“Bullion” is a noun.
Where does the word “bullion” come from?
The word “bullion” comes from French. From Anglo-Norman bullion, of uncertain ultimate origin, possibly linked to French bouillon in the sense of "melting.".
Is “bullion” a common word?
“Bullion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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