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Definition of ingot

ingot

/ˈɪŋ.ɡət/
Plural:ingots
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1

A mass of metal, such as gold, silver, or steel, that has been cast into a standardized, typically oblong shape for convenient storage, transportation, or further processing.

Example

"The bank's underground vault securely housed rows of glittering gold ingots."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English: perhaps from 'in-' plus Old English 'goten' (poured), the past participle of 'geotan' (to pour), referring to metal poured into a mold.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ingot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ingot
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