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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Nobody wanted bitcoin or precious metals before their runs in 2023 and 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Find insight on precious metals, SSAB, Fresnillo and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Fed rate-increase prospects still could limit any rallies, though these expectations have been mostly factored in, the chief precious metals analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 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
She hoped she hadn’t accidentally cursed Jason’s sword by summoning it, the way she cursed jewels and precious metals.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
