1
a
: gold or silver considered as so much metal
the bullion contained in a silver dollar
b
: metal in the mass
lead bullion
2
clothing
: lace, braid, or fringe of gold or silver threads
the bullion on his uniform
Examples of bullion in a Sentence
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The bed-frame options come with walnut wood-trim headboards, satin or velvet upholstery and bullion fringe around the base.
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Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Prosecutors say that Menendez and his wife accepted bribes from the three businessmen, including gold bullion, a Mercedes Benz convertible and cash.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 May 2024
Several weeks later, investigators searching the home would find 13 bars of gold bullion and more than $480,000 in cash, much of it stashed in coat jackets, boots and a safe.
—Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 12 May 2024
The overcoat was also embroidered with a single white bullion rose in another nod to the fable.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
For sure, sky-high prices are likely to temper some enthusiasm for bullion, but the market’s proving to be unusually resilient.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
Investors should beware, however, Harvey said, noting that bullion typically generates modest returns over the period following an all-time high.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
With the gold bullion selling out faster than the store could replenish its stock, the discount giant in January added silver coins to its offerings of precious metals.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
Heavy bullion fringe ringing the skirt of an upholstered chair, or velvet drapes, are both classic looks.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Prosecutors say that Menendez and his wife accepted bribes from the three businessmen, including gold bullion, a Mercedes Benz convertible and cash.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 May 2024
Several weeks later, investigators searching the home would find 13 bars of gold bullion and more than $480,000 in cash, much of it stashed in coat jackets, boots and a safe.
—Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 12 May 2024
The overcoat was also embroidered with a single white bullion rose in another nod to the fable.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
For sure, sky-high prices are likely to temper some enthusiasm for bullion, but the market’s proving to be unusually resilient.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
Investors should beware, however, Harvey said, noting that bullion typically generates modest returns over the period following an all-time high.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
With the gold bullion selling out faster than the store could replenish its stock, the discount giant in January added silver coins to its offerings of precious metals.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
Heavy bullion fringe ringing the skirt of an upholstered chair, or velvet drapes, are both classic looks.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
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bullion
noun
bul·lion
ˈbu̇l-yən 
: gold or silver especially in bars or blocks
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