jewelry

[ joo-uhl-ree, jool-ree ]

noun

1. articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment.
2. any ornaments for personal adornment, as necklaces or cuff links, including those of base metals, glass, plastic, or the like.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jewelry¹

1300–50; Middle English juelrie < Anglo-French juelerie, equivalent to juel jewel + -erie -ery

Example Sentences

The assailants would drive their victims to another location and demand they provide jewelry or money, police said.

From Los Angeles Times

Thursday’s episode featured a black-tie bash at an exclusive jewelry store where Elsbeth goes face-to-face with glamorous Vanessa Williams, who stars in a killer guest spot that centers on a heist gone wrong.

From Los Angeles Times

Eventually, they target jewelry stores—because banks are too dangerous.

From Salon

She watched as they emptied her jewelry box of a diamond engagement ring and necklaces, bracelets and earrings that she’d received as gifts from her parents and husband.

From Los Angeles Times

The victim was punched and pinned to the ground as the assailants forcibly removed his jewelry, police said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bracelet
• brooch
• costume
• earring
• gem
• glass
• gold
• jewel
• knickknack
• necklace
• ornament
• pendant
• silver
• tiara
• treasure
• trinket