jewel case
Americannoun
noun
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a box, usually ornamental, in which jewels are kept
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a plastic case for a compact disc
Etymology
Origin of jewel case
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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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
She opened the jewel case, showing it to be empty.
From Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist by McIntyre, John T.
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