Laxi Dictionary

American Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition nugget in American English

nugget noun

[countable] noun
/ˈnʌɡət/
1

a rough lump of gold or other metal as it is found in the earth

Synonyms and related words
anvil bar beat
2

food in the shape of a small lump

Example

chicken nuggets

Synonyms and related words
a stick of butter/margarine batch bed
3

a small piece of information or advice that can be useful or important

Example

Is there a nugget of truth in his accusation?

Synonyms and related words
information data datum
Definition nugget in American English