bullion

noun

bul·​lion ˈbu̇l-yən  -ˌyän 

1

a

: gold or silver considered as so much metal

the bullion contained in a silver dollar

specifically : uncoined gold or silver in bars or ingots

over a million dollars in gold bullion

b

: metal in the mass

lead bullion

2

clothing : lace, braid, or fringe of gold or silver threads

the bullion on his uniform

Examples of bullion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The typical person has roughly $544 in cash and valuables like coins, banknotes, and bullion at home, according to a new survey from financial management app Piere. —Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025

The bill also would expand an income tax exemption on military pensions and remove capital gains and losses on precious metals and monetized bullion when calculating state income taxes, according to its statement of purpose. —Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2025

The Trust's shares are traded on the NYSE Arca under the symbol GLD, providing investors with exposure to the price of gold bullion. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 5 Feb. 2025

The bill also removes the capital gains tax for the sale of gold bullion, as well as expanding the state's income tax exemption to military pensions. —William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French billion, bullion melting house, bullion, probably blend of Middle French bille ingot, piece of money (from Old French, log) and Anglo-French *bulliun, buillun cauldron, from Old French boillon froth on boiling liquid, broth — more at billet, bouillon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

bullion

noun

bul·​lion ˈbu̇l-yən 

: gold or silver especially in bars or blocks