gems
Americannoun
plural
gemsesEtymology
Origin of gems
< German; Old High German gamiza < Late Latin camoc- (stem of camox )
Example Sentences
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The weathered gems along the two-lane stretch that runs north from Baker toward the Nevada border.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Demand for natural diamonds has weakened as younger buyers spend less on traditional jewellery and are drawn to cheaper lab‑grown gems.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
India hopes to boost exports of textiles, steel, automobiles, frozen shrimp, garments, gems and jewelry, and leather goods, among other things.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
It said the watch was made up of 397 precious stones, including diamonds, green sapphires, garnets and other gems.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
I love a fresh mouth, ah, a scented mouth, And curving hair, subtle as a smoke, And light fingers, and laughter of green gems.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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