nugget

noun

ˈnə-gət How to pronounce nugget (audio)
Definition of nuggetnext
1
as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food nuggets of beef in the chow mein fried chicken nuggets

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2
as in chunk
a small uneven mass a nugget of gold

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3
as in speck
a very small piece a seemingly inconsequential nugget of information that proved to be the key to cracking the case

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Recent Examples of nugget In 2024, a restaurant in New York's Flatiron District was charging $28 for one chicken nugget with caviar on it. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 The scene came together for the 1984 album Rainy Day, reviving obscure nuggets from the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Love, the Velvets — a vastly influential project that opened a lot of hipster minds. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 Folks who grew up on Wendy’s Frosties and chicken nuggets may recall that back in the day the fast food chain had some very memorable packaging. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2026 Transfer frozen nuggets to an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to three months. — Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nugget
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nugget
  1. mouthful
  2. chunk
  3. speck
  4. bite
  5. hunk
  6. bit
  7. taste
  8. clump
Noun
  • Tall Paul said through an outraged mouthful of banoffee doughnut.
    — Kevin Barry, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
  • But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of red meat.
    — Dylan Lovan, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of mouthful
Noun
  • Likewise, the idea behind the new Alliance is that forcing Hollywood’s biggest players to source a big chunk of content from outside would reenergize the market.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Court papers filed in that lawsuit show that the loan was set up as a revolving line of credit that allowed Boston Finance Group to borrow chunks of money from CSNT over time.
    — Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of chunk
Noun
  • The source was generally in good condition, but mold spots and dense clusters of small white specks required careful treatment.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Breakouts can look like milder, painless white bumps or dark specks known as whiteheads and blackheads, or more painful red bumps and deeper cysts — a mark of cystic acne.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • The pilots informed air traffic controllers ahead of landing that one person had a bloody nose and another person had bite marks and requested that medical personnel be waiting at the gate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The mild sweetness of onions pairs naturally with tallow’s savory character, and when fried at the right temperature the coating turns crisp and golden without the onions losing their tender bite.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • Toasted hunks of homemade corn bread and pepitas make crispy finishers.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of hunk
Noun
  • Rooms decor is sophisticated, and not in the slightest bit stuffy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • There was the title, an obvious nod to the first Zuckerberg film, and ads used bits of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ score.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • The Wine Lounge offers a taste of both the wines and olive oils that are made on-site, with winery tours available for those who want to go a bit deeper into the inner workings of the wine-making process.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Song aesthetic therefore occupies a distinctive place in the history of Chinese taste.
    — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • Continue mixing until dough begins to come together in large clumps.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The result, if done correctly, should appear tear-soaked but clump-free.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of clump

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“Nugget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nugget. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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