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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At the time, the jewelry was in transport from an international jewelry show.
From Los Angeles Times
Instead of giving sweaters and jewelry, do this instead.
From Los Angeles Times
But based on Steel’s models, that deficit is expected to shrink in 2026 and 2027 — as the run-up in prices forces industrial buyers to be more economical, while denting demand for silver jewelry.
From MarketWatch
Cartier-owner Richemont said jewelry sales continued to drive revenue growth at the end of the year, offering fresh good news for a luxury-goods sector hoping to build momentum over the year ahead.
One photo showed jewelry that the messages alleged the Japanese leader received.
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