Word
Definition
n. decorative items like rings and necklaces that you wear on your body.
n. personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, typically made from precious metals and stones. This is the standard American English spelling and is uncountable.
Examples
“She wears silver jewelry every day.”
“The museum displays ancient gold jewelry found in the tombs of kings.”
“While some view jewelry as a mere fashion accessory, others consider high-quality pieces to be a stable long-term investment in precious commodities.”
Examples
simple
“She wears silver jewelry every day.”
contextual
“The museum displays ancient gold jewelry found in the tombs of kings.”
complex
“While some view jewelry as a mere fashion accessory, others consider high-quality pieces to be a stable long-term investment in precious commodities.”
Usage
As an uncountable noun, it takes a singular verb and cannot be used with 'a' or 'an'.
Pitfall
She wore many beautiful jewelries to the party.
She wore a lot of beautiful jewelry to the party.
Jewelry is an uncountable noun; do not add 's' to make it plural. Use 'pieces of jewelry' if you need to count them.
Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
Idioms
01. tomfoolery
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
- Register
- American English
QR code
englishreference.com/q/jewelry
「カタカナ語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0