nugget — a small lump of gold or other precious metal found ready-formed in the earth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small lump of gold or other precious metal found ready-formed in the earth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnʌɡɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cookies are little nuggets of pure happiness.
- The teacher shared nuggets of knowledge that helped us pass the exam.
- He treated each French fry like a golden nugget during his diet.
nugget
NOUN[/ˈnʌɡɪt/]
a small lump of gold or other precious metal found ready-formed in the earth
a small lump of gold or other precious metal found ready-formed in the earth
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originated in the 17th century as a mining term derived from 'nug' (lump or chunk), initially referring to small nuggets of gold. The term evolved from informal usage among miners to describe compact pieces of precious metal.
Breakdown
nug (lump, chunk) + -et (diminutive suffix indicating something small), literally meaning 'a small lump or piece'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's cookies are little nuggets of pure happiness.”
“The teacher shared nuggets of knowledge that helped us pass the exam.”
“He treated each French fry like a golden nugget during his diet.”
“The startup's business plan contained several nuggets of innovation.”
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