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
She loved costume jewelry, as well as pieces by the Danish silversmith Georg Jensen and chairs, which she bought in abundance.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2023
“The two girls sell it all on the black market and use the money to buy flashy costume jewelry and cheap perfume.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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