gems
Americannoun
plural
gemsesEtymology
Origin of gems
< German; Old High German gamiza < Late Latin camoc- (stem of camox )
Example Sentences
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There are century-old historic gems in the countryside or simple homes in the suburbs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
He says he began producing the videos because he "wanted to shine a light on some hidden gems in K-pop".
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Iger has treasured such animated gems as Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Winnie the Pooh, Polynesian princess Moana and more.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
The cash-strapped southern African country, the world's second largest diamond producer after Russia, relies on the gems for about a third of its GDP.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
The girls do not speak but their thoughts tumble together like gems in the polishing, reaching their hard conclusions.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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