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

On the lucky days my parents would take us to the drive-thru as kids, the main dish might rotate from burger to nuggets to chili. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025

One nugget that King leaves for readers in the original novel is the presence of Dick Hallorann, but the author doesn't dig too much into those details. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025

And the emotional support plush toys also come in nuggets, pickles and pizza. —Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025

Lunch will be garlic parmesan chicken bites or veggie nuggets with seasoned wedge fries and dinner rolls. —Renee Anderson, CBS News, 28 Nov. 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