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

Cockney con man Michael Caine, recently released from the clink, puts together a truly ludicrous heist to steal $4 million in Mafia gold bullion from the middle of Turin using Mini Coopers. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025

Liquidity And Accessibility Gold is a highly liquid asset that is traded globally and accessible through various investment vehicles such as physical bullion, ETFs and mutual funds. —Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

At the time of that forecast, in 1960, gold prices were fixed at $35 per ounce by the U.S. government, and Americans could not own or trade gold bullion freely until December 31, 1974. —Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025

The Reserve The rise of gold has been meteoric in recent months, with bullion prices notching consecutive record highs. —Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 May 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