Definitions

nugget

[nuhg-it] / ˈnʌg ɪt /

NOUN

lump, solid piece; often of metal

Synonyms

STRONG

bullion chunk clod clump gold hunk ingot mass plum rock treasure wad

WEAK

ore asset

Example Sentences

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There is a nugget of truth in that; Warsh has wavered over the years.

From Barron's

Like an oil deposit, or a nugget of gold.

From Literature

"I'm definitely buying more fresh foods, and fewer unhealthy ready meal/easy dinner options like pizza, chips and nuggets."

From BBC

It hasn’t shown us the interior lives of its staff beyond the nuggets they share during their shift.

From Los Angeles Times

He begins sniffing around for more nuggets of meat.

From Literature