nugget

Everyday

1. A nugget is a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground. tree →
2. A nugget (chicken nugget) is a small piece of food, usually chicken, covered in breadcrumbs and fried or baked. tree →
3. A nugget of information, wisdom or advice is a small but useful or interesting piece of it. tree →
4. (Australia, informal) A nugget can be a short, strong, stocky person or animal. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons, gold rushes in California, Australia and New Zealand began when people found gold nuggets. In everyday life, chicken nuggets are a common children's meal. In reading, «a nugget of information» is a useful fact. Common phrases: «gold nugget», «chicken nuggets», «a nugget of information», «a nugget of wisdom».

Examples

• The miner found a gold nugget in the river. tree →
• Can I have chicken nuggets and chips? tree →
• Our teacher shared a nugget of wisdom: «Read the question twice.» tree →
• The museum has the biggest gold nugget ever found in Victoria. tree →
• Here's a nugget of information: octopuses have three hearts. tree →
• The little puppy is a solid nugget. tree →
• We dipped our nuggets in tomato sauce. tree →

Note

Plural: nuggets. Countable. Say NUG-it.