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jewel

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈdʒuəɫ// UK //dʒˈuːəl// jew·el Informal Slang

n. a precious stone, like a diamond or ruby, that is often used in rings or necklaces. You can also use this word to describe someone or something that is very special and helpful.

n. a precious or semi-precious stone, typically cut and polished for use in ornamentation. Often used figuratively to describe a person or object of exceptional value or quality.


SIMPLE

She wore a beautiful gold ring with a small blue jewel.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum's collection includes a rare jewel that once belonged to a royal family.

COMPLEX

While the crown was impressive, the real jewel of the exhibition was the collection of hand-written letters from the queen to her advisors.

Synonyms
Origin

From jewel.

Usage

Commonly used in the plural 'jewels' to refer to a collection of precious stones.

Pitfall

She is wearing many jewels.She is wearing a lot of jewelry.Learners often use 'jewels' (individual stones) when they mean 'jewelry' (the general category of decorative items).

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