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.