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Nugget (Noun)

Meaning

A solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

  • During the California Gold Rush, prospectors spent years searching for that elusive nugget of gold that would change their lives.
  • In the display case, a glittering gold nugget was showcased, drawing gasps of amazement from museum visitors.
  • A gold nugget weighing nearly a kilogram was unearthed in the outback of Western Australia by a group of amateur prospectors.
  • Geologists carefully extracted and analyzed the gold nugget, revealing crucial information about the earth's geological history.
  • After years of panning and digging, John finally found the gold nugget that made all his hard work worthwhile.

Hypernyms

  • Lump
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