rhinestone

[rahyn-stohn]

noun

1. an artificial gem of paste, often cut to resemble a diamond.

rhinestone

/ ˈraɪnˌstəʊn /

noun

1. an imitation gem made of paste

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhinestone¹

1885–90; Rhine + stone (translation of French caillou du Rhin )

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhinestone¹

C19: translation of French caillou du Rhin , referring to Strasbourg, where such gems were made

Example Sentences

When the song was over, she said, “There’s a lot of rhinestones in this world, Ridge, but there’s only one Diamond!”

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Pair it with black sunglasses, rhinestone earrings and a pearl necklace to become Audrey Hepburn.

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Thomas represented her muses in poses that were dignified, glamorous, sensuous and exuberant, employing everything from acrylic paint to glitter and rhinestones to neon lights.

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As a pre-teen, freshly sprung from an orthodontist’s chair, my idea of heaven was a Wendy’s fry — natural-cut, skins freckled along the edges, salt like tiny rhinestones clinging to grease — dunked into a chocolate Frosty.

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It certainly shows that Austin Butler’s Oscar-nominated portrayal of the King wasn’t one rhinestone over the top.

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Related Words

• gem 
• jewel