jewel case

American  

noun

1. a small box or chest, often lined in a soft fabric and fitted with compartments, designed to hold jewelry.

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jewel case British  

noun

1. a box, usually ornamental, in which jewels are kept

2. a plastic case for a compact disc

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Etymology

Origin of jewel case

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The Mauritshuis in The Hague is one of the world’s much-loved museums, a jewel case for such artistic gems as Vermeer’s “Girl With a Pearl Earring” and Rembrandt’s “Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp.”

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2022

That Post Malone jewel case is empty in more ways than one.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2018

And, for anyone who grew up with the CD as their primary music delivery method, catching that glint of holographic-like color as a CD was moved from jewel case to CD player signaled one thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2018

Last year, I watched in horror as my sharp, bright 12-year-old struggled to open a jewel case for a full 20 seconds.

From Golf Digest • Sep. 21, 2017

Realizing that she was revealing a great deal, Mrs. Marborough snapped shut the jewel case and smiled at the girls.

From The Wishing Well by Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine)