Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: jewelry
IPA transcription: [dʒ'ulɚi]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: jewelry, jewellery
    Meaning: an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
Usage examples
  • "Oh, sure," assented the jewelry worker.
  • "No," answered the jewelry worker, hollowly.
  • He was soon in one of the largest jewelry stores of Chester.
  • "Is that your dagger?" snapped Carroll at the jewelry worker.
  • "'Lo, Darcy!" went on a young man, who walked unsteadily into the jewelry store.
  • You wear so little jewelry, and your father could afford to cover you with it if he chose.
  • This man--Harrison Van Doren by name--had what was termed the best jewelry trade in Colchester.
  • "Let me hear your story. But first explain how you came to come here, and why you acted so strangely at the jewelry store."
  • He took a step nearer Darcy--a threatening step it would seem, from the fact that the jewelry worker drew back as if in alarm.
  • So she bethought her of her apple, and breaking it, found it filled with gold and precious jewelry, the richest she had ever seen.