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Synonyms for jewelry

Grammar : Noun
Spell : joo-uh l-ree, jool-ree
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒu əl ri, ˈdʒul ri

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Définition of jewelry

Origin :
  • late 14c., juelrye "precious ornaments, jewel work," from Old French juelerye, from jouel (see jewel). In modern use it can be analyzed as jewel + -ery or jeweler + -y (1). Also jewellery.
  • The longer is the commercial & popular form, the shorter the rhetorical & poetic. [Fowler]
  • noun precious stones, metals worn as decoration
Example sentences :
  • It was the most expensive piece of jewelry Grace had ever owned.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • Every woman has money of her own, and spends it for jewelry.
  • Extract from : « The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ » by Nicolas Notovitch
  • He had made a mistake in not turning to the left, now he recollected that the jewelry was to the left.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • An examination of Miss Ford's stock of jewelry produced no better results.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • It is a great place for jewelry and the champion emporium for buttons.
  • Extract from : « England, Picturesque and Descriptive » by Joel Cook
  • "What a passion the little woman seems to have for jewelry," remarked the other.
  • Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 1 July 1848 » by Various
  • "I'm very, very glad for your sake, Dave," said the wife of the jewelry manufacturer.
  • Extract from : « Dave Porter At Bear Camp » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • Well, he has stolen Mr. John's pocketbook and some jewelry belonging to him.
  • Extract from : « The Cash Boy » by Horatio Alger Jr.
  • I've got to give that jewelry back to the silly thing first; then we'll see.
  • Extract from : « Shorty McCabe » by Sewell Ford
  • Suppose this case: A manufacturer of jewelry reasons as you do.
  • Extract from : « The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 » by Various

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