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

Remember raiding federal buildings or stealing gold bullion? —Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 May 2025

Here’s how to do just that, with each play ranked from worst to best: Gold ETFs: Not Bad (But No Dividends) The go-to gold ETF, the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), tracks the price of gold bullion, less expenses, and boasts a fee of about 0.40% of assets. —Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Gold miners are also in a bright spot, tracking a surge in the bullion, driven by U.S. policy uncertainty and fears of recession. —Shashwat Chauhan and Medha Singh, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025

In 2025, bullion has increased by over 10 percent, passing the $3,100 mark recently, Bloomberg reported. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 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