nugget

noun

nug·​get ˈnə-gət 

1

: a solid lump

especially : a native lump of precious metal

2

: tidbit sense 2

nuggets of wisdom

3

: a small usually rounded piece of food

chicken nuggets

Synonyms of nugget

• mouthful
• bite
• taste
• nibble

Examples of nugget in a Sentence

nuggets of beef in the chow mein

a seemingly inconsequential nugget of information that proved to be the key to cracking the case

Recent Examples on the Web

Another poop nugget was left next to toilet bowl cleaner in the bathroom. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

An Instagram post teasing the return of the nuggets prompted excitement among nostalgic fans. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

The lengthy article contains a few other small nuggets, many of which date to Iger’s first run as CEO, the go-go span from 2006 to 2020 that cemented his reputation as an all-time entertainment boss. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 June 2026

In other words, interesting nuggets of information would become accessible to journalists, fans and other interested persons, including NCAA and Big 12 officials. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

nugget

noun

nug·​get ˈnəg-ət 

: a solid lump especially of precious metal