jewelry
Americannoun
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articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment.
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any ornaments for personal adornment, as necklaces or cuff links, including those of base metals, glass, plastic, or the like.
Etymology
Origin of jewelry
1300–50; Middle English juelrie < Anglo-French juelerie, equivalent to juel jewel + -erie -ery
Example Sentences
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They did it with pitching, hitting, depth, and two of the prettiest pieces of jewelry you’ve ever seen.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
In a thick Quebecois accent, he said he set up rappers, athletes and other wealthy clients with rented cars, homes, jewelry and clothes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
The market is particularly important for the hard luxury category, which includes items like watches and jewelry, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
The chief executives of Kering’s jewelry houses will all report to Duplaix, who will retain his responsibilities as chief operating officer for the group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
She did not care if her words were understood; her accent, dress, and jewelry would be doing the talking for her.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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