precious commodity

ˈprɛʃəs kəˈmɒdəti

precious commodities

Definition

Definition of precious commodity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

valuesomething valuable and rare

Water is a precious commodity in the desert.
Clean air is a precious commodity in the city.
In remote areas, medical care is a precious commodity.

asset

treasure

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with precious

time is precious

exp.

time is very valuable and should not be wasted

Remember, time is precious, so use it wisely.

precious little

adj.

extremely limited or insufficient

We have precious little information about the event.

precious moments

times that are very valuable and cherished

They spent precious moments together before he left for the army.

precious time

time that is limited and important

With precious time running out, they made a quick decision.

precious stone

rare mineral highly valued as a gemstone

The museum displayed a collection of precious stones.

precious metal

rare metal with high economic value like gold

Gold is considered a precious metal.

Expressions with commodity

hot commodity

something in high demand or very popular

The new smartphone model is a hot commodity.

rare commodity

quality that very few people or situations show

In politics, honest speech is often a rare commodity.

commodity trading

activity of buying and selling raw materials or basic goods for profit

Many investors use commodity trading to diversify their portfolios.

commodity exchange

organization promoting trade in commodities

The Chicago Board of Trade is a well-known commodity exchange.

commodity finance

area of banking focused on funding trade in raw materials

She built her career in commodity finance at an international bank.

commodity product

standardized good seen as interchangeable with similar goods from other sellers

Price is the main concern when choosing a commodity product like bulk sugar.

commodity brokerage

business arranging trades of raw goods between buyers and sellers

Commodity brokerage expanded rapidly during the grain futures boom.

commodity currency

currency influenced by commodity prices due to export dependency

The Australian dollar is considered a commodity currency.

commodity fetishism

perception of social relations as economic exchanges

Commodity fetishism obscures the true nature of social relations.

commodity market

marketplace for trading raw or primary products

The commodity market saw a rise in oil prices.

View all translations of precious commodity

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:ressource précieuse, ...
German:kostbares Gut, ...
Italian:risorsa preziosa, ...
Spanish:bien preciado, ...
Portuguese:bem precioso, ...
Chinese:珍贵的资源, ...
Japanese:貴重な資源, ...
Arabic:سِلْعَة ثَمِينَة, ...
Hebrew:מַשְׁאָב יָקָר, ...
Russian:ценный ресурс, ...
Ukrainian:цінний товар, ...
Hindi:बहुमूल्य वस्तु, ...
Bengali:মূল্যবান সম্পদ, ...
Catalan:bé preuat, ...
Czech:vzácná komodita, ...
Danish:værdifuld ressource, ...
Dutch:kostbaar goed, ...
Greek:πολύτιμο αγαθό, ...
Hungarian:érték, ...
Khmer:ធនធានដ៏មានតម្លៃ, ...
Korean:귀중한 자원, ...
Persian:کالای گرانبها, ...
Polish:cenny towar, ...
Portuguese (BR):bem precioso, ...
Romanian:bun prețios, ...
Swedish:värdefull vara, ...
Thai:ทรัพยากรล้ำค่า, ...
Turkish:değerli emtia, ...
Vietnamese:tài nguyên quý giá, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.