precious metal
noun
a metal of the gold, silver, or platinum group.
precious metals
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pluralof precious metal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Find insight on precious metals, U.S. tariffs on certain Canadian goods and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The U.S.’s July payrolls report encouraged investors to price in a softer labor-market path, weighing on the dollar while supporting precious metals, says Sucden Financial in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Nobody wanted bitcoin or precious metals before their runs in 2023 and 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
MarketWatch Picks: I want to retire in 6 months, but much of my money is in precious metals.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Traffic problems at the judgment pavilion. Double overtime for the staff. I used to be a rich god, Percy Jackson. I control all the precious metals under the earth. But my expenses!”
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
