bullion

noun

bul·​lion ˈbu̇l-yən  -ˌyän 

1

a

: gold or silver considered as so much metal

the bullion contained in a silver dollar

specifically : uncoined gold or silver in bars or ingots

over a million dollars in gold bullion

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The Texas Bullion Depository of 2015, which allowed for state-level depository of bullion and precious metals, was specifically adapted to apply to digital assets like bitcoin. —Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026

The bottom line Paying $85 to $95 for 1 ounce of silver represents the current realistic range for most standard bullion products, with the spot price of about $75 serving as your baseline reference point. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

There’s a wide range of options to invest in, from physical gold bullion like coins and bars, to retirement accounts that hold gold on your behalf. —Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 6 Jan. 2026

The prospect of lower interest rates also helps by reducing the opportunity costs of holding non-yielding assets like bullion. —Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French billion, bullion melting house, bullion, probably blend of Middle French bille ingot, piece of money (from Old French, log) and Anglo-French *bulliun, buillun cauldron, from Old French boillon froth on boiling liquid, broth — more at billet, bouillon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

bullion

noun

bul·​lion ˈbu̇l-yən 

: gold or silver especially in bars or blocks