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jewel

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒuəl/ · UK /ˈdʒuːəl/

Forms: jewels

jewel means: A valuable stone, often used to decorate rings, necklaces, or other things you wear.

noun

PRECIOUS STONEB1

A valuable stone, often used to decorate rings, necklaces, or other things you wear.

  • A red jewel shone in her ring.
  • The crown was covered in jewels.
  • Someone stole the jewels from the museum.

Similar words: gem, gemstone, precious stone

Common phrases: precious jewel, jewel collection, jewel in something

DISC CASEC2

A hard plastic case used to hold a CD or similar disc.

  • The CD came in a clear jewel.
  • Several jewels cracked during shipping.
  • He replaced the damaged jewel before selling the album.

Similar words: jewel case, jewel box

Common phrases: plastic jewel, cracked jewel

Questions about jewel

What does jewel mean?

A valuable stone, often used to decorate rings, necklaces, or other things you wear.

What is jewel in other languages?

Türkçe: mücevher · Español: joya · Français: pierre précieuse · Deutsch: Edelstein · Italiano: gemma · 日本語: 宝石

How do you pronounce jewel?

In American English /ˈdʒuəl/; in British English /ˈdʒuːəl/.

How do you use jewel in a sentence?

A red jewel shone in her ring. The crown was covered in jewels.

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