costume jewelry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of costume jewelry
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
Example Sentences
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After two years of mostly small exchanges — cookbook galleys, costume jewelry, a set of dinner plates with just the right heft — we brought home something that, improbably, shifted the cadence of our cooking.
From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025
She was 84 when the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art launched an exhibition showcasing her extensive collection of garments and costume jewelry, earning her global recognition and adoration.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024
Born Aug. 29, 1921, Apfel was famous for her irreverent, eye-catching outfits, mixing haute couture and oversized costume jewelry.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024
They collected materials from local businesses and assembled small items like toys, costume jewelry, or artificial flowers.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
I certainly didn’t need another piece of costume jewelry, or a candy-flavored lip gloss, or a new CD at the mall.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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