jewel

jewel is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈʤuːəl/ or /ˈdʒʊːəl, SAMPA: /"dZu:@l/, /"dZU:@l/
• (Canada) IPA: /dʒuɬ/ or /ˈdʒuwl̩/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

Noun

Singular jewel

Plural jewels

Jewels in gold

1. A valuable gem; a precious stone.

   Mary keeps her jewels in a safe.

Synonyms

• gem
• gemstone
• precious stone
• stone
• rock
• crystal
• sparkler
• ornament

Some types of jewels

• diamond
• ruby
• emerald
• topaz
• onyx
• pearl
• beryl

Things with jewels

• anklet
• armlet
• belt
• bracelet
• brooch
• cane
• choker
• collar
• cufflink
• earring
• locket
• necklace
• pin
• ring
• stickpin
• tie tack

Derived words

• Crown Jewels
• family jewels
• jeweled
• jewelry

See also

• caret
• cut
• facet