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jewel box

American  

noun

  1. jewel case.

  2. a hinged plastic case for the storage of a compact disc.


Etymology

Origin of jewel box

First recorded in 1825–35


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Family members are constantly coming and going through the yard—the Heussenstamms share the property with several of Molly’s siblings—so Molly wanted the space to read like a jewel box from the rear.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026

“It feels like a little jewel box of all the stuff.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025

When people enter they definitely need a moment to soak it all in because there is a lot going on in my tiny jewel box of a shop.

From Salon ● May 2, 2024

Many cruise ship passengers still stop in Skagway, Alaska, just like gold rushers did over a century ago, and visiting this jewel box of a museum will provide context for their bucket list trip.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2023

It was a mosque covered with mirrors on the inside, and the reflected light turned the whole thing into a shimmering jewel box.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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