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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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.
The Securities and Exchange Commission also accused Wiederhorn of using $27 million in company money for personal expenses, including luxury vacations, mortgages and jewelry.
Then our eyes skittered to the other counters, where customers were freely trying on jewelry and gloves.
From Literature
A memory is unlocked in a pair of slouchy carpenter pants and delicate stacks of golden jewelry, and the longing for home is temporarily satiated.
From Los Angeles Times
When Dad chose jewelry for Mom, he gave her small gold hoops and silver knots and tiny diamond studs.
From Literature
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