gems
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gems
< German; Old High German gamiza < Late Latin camoc- (stem of camox )
Example Sentences
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Just a few doors along is a business called Dusty Gems Interiors, run by Jon Egglestone.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
“What’s happening?” asked a November 2021 post by the Vault of Gems X account.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2024
The same day Sleepin’ on Gems posted about “Telephone,” the account dispatched a clip of Britney Spears’ debut single “… Baby One More Time,” saying it had dropped 24 years prior.
From Slate • Sep. 1, 2024
Sharing this sentiment was "Uncut Gems" actress Julia Fox who commented on a TikTok criticizing Bumble, stating she has “2.5 years of celibacy and never been better tbh.”
From Salon • May 15, 2024
He examines a copy of Streeters Precious Stones and Gems; drawings of cleavage panes; trigonometric charts used for faceting.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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