nugget
part of speech
noun (nugget, nuggets)
meaning for a pupil
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 →
sense 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.
Trees and pragmatics
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