Nugget Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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nugget

[ˈnʌɡɪt ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

food

A small, solid piece of food, especially one made from minced meat.

Synonyms

bite-sized piece, chunk, morsel.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
nugget	Common in informal conversation, usually in relation to food, especially chicken, or to describe a small valuable piece of information. She found a golden nugget in the river Can I have some chicken nuggets for dinner? He shared a little nugget of wisdom
chunk	Used to describe a thick or large piece of something, not limited to food. Can sometimes imply a rough or uneven cut. He took a large chunk of bread The book contains a substantial chunk of valuable information
bite-sized piece	Describes small portions of food that can be eaten in one bite, often used in recipes or food descriptions. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces The snack tray had various bite-sized pieces of fruit and cheese
morsel	Refers to a small, often delicious piece of food. Can also be used figuratively to describe a small amount of something desirable. She savored every morsel of the chocolate He could only give her a morsel of his attention, as he was very busy

Examples of usage

Would you like some chicken nuggets for dinner?
She ordered a box of nuggets from the fast food restaurant.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

informal

A valuable idea, piece of information, or person.

Synonyms

gem, pearl, treasure.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
nugget	Duplicate entry. Refer to the first definition.
gem	Typically used to describe something or someone that is precious, rare, or of great value. It can refer to both literal gemstones and metaphorically to people or things. Jenny is a real gem; she always helps everyone. He gave her a necklace with a beautiful sapphire gem.
treasure	Used to describe something or someone that is highly cherished or valuable, often implying a broader collection of valuables or significant emotional value. She discovered a hidden treasure in the attic. You are a treasure to our team.
pearl	Often used to denote something that is rare, valuable, and usually small. It can also signify wisdom or beautiful, insightful phrases. Her speech was filled with pearls of wisdom. He gave her a bracelet adorned with shimmering pearls.

Examples of usage

She shared a nugget of wisdom with me that changed my perspective.
The book is full of nuggets of advice on how to succeed in business.

Translations

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Origin of 'nugget'

The word 'nugget' originated in the mid-19th century and was originally used to refer to a lump of gold or other precious metal found in the earth. Over time, the term expanded to include small, valuable pieces of information or food. The food-related usage became popular in the mid-20th century with the introduction of chicken nuggets in fast food chains.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,879, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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