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

• bite
• morsel
• mouthful
• nibble
• taste
• tidbit
• titbit

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

The Sacramento restaurant is designed with families in mind and has a children’s menu that includes simple items such as quesadillas, chicken nuggets and fries. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2025

Taco Bell saw sales jump 9% in the first quarter, boosted not just by chicken nuggets but also by its Steak and Queso Crunchwrap Sliders, parent company Yum Brands reported last week. —Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 6 May 2025

The iconic skater also keeps his place stocked with Pilgrim's chicken nuggets — for eating and for fun. —Natasha Dye, People.com, 6 May 2025

Fried Foods Fried foods include savory treats like french fries, chips, and chicken nuggets. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025

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