Precious metal

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɛʃəs ˈmɛtəɫ/

Precious metal (noun)

  1. A metal that is rare and valuable, often used for jewellery and coins because it does not easily rust or lose shine.
  2. A metal with high market value, commonly bought and sold as an investment or stored wealth.

Examples

  • Gold is a valuable metal used for jewelry.
  • Silver is a valuable metal, so people keep it safe.