jewellery

CEFRA2

/ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Decorative items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Any tools, instruments, devices, etc., placed within a drill pipe.

Examples

  • Someone broke into Mary's flat and stole her jewellery.

  • They went on a cruise and bought jewellery, paid for by Health Canada dollars.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ˈd͡ʒʊ-/
  • /dʒʋɛl(lə)ri/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The shop from which a jeweller trades or makes jewellery

  2. Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.

More examples

In context

  • She had more jewellery ornamented about her than any three ladies needed.

  • The jewellery was very expensive in that shop.

Synonyms

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She wore exquisite blank including a diamond necklace and pearl earrings.

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Origin

noun

Inherited from Middle English juelrye, from Old French juelerye, equivalent to jewel + -ery.