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

Chick-fil-A is a fast food franchise that has served chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, salads, fries, ice cream and drinks since it was founded in Atlanta in 1967. —Noelle Alviz-Gransee february 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026

Sofia Valmadre, whose parents own Cronox in Livigno, Italy, said Snoop had placed an order for a cheeseburger, chicken wings, chicken nuggets and French fries at her family’s eatery. —Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026

Court records feature other nuggets that feel dated and absurd when re-read this week. —Matt Baker, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026

Passionate wing fans took to Reddit and other social media platforms to debate the legitimacy of boneless chicken, with many comparing the product to chicken nuggets. —Jake Angelo, Fortune, 18 Feb. 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