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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It taught me to always give music a chance, no matter how ugly the art or how crusty the jewel case.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
Whether it’s the CD’s glossy, iridescent appearance or the intimate liner notes tucked into every jewel case, the compact disc maintains a certain appeal among young music buyers and collectors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2025
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
Malone went for a “no cover” aesthetic, the look of a burned CD-R in a beer-tinted slimline jewel case.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2018
They were not put back in the strong box, but were placed in another and more portable jewel case.
From The Outcaste by F. E. Penny
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