jewelry

/'dʤu:əlri/ Cách viết khác : (jewelry) /'dʤu:əlri/

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Word: Jewelry

Definition: Jewelry is a noun that refers to decorative items worn for personal adornment. These items can include things like bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, and more. Jewelry is often made from precious metals (like gold or silver) and may be set with gems (like diamonds, rubies, or emeralds) or imitation gems (which look like real gems but are not).

Usage Instructions:

• Jewelry is usually used in a singular form, but it can refer to many pieces at once. For example, you can say "I have a lot of jewelry" to refer to multiple pieces.
• When talking about specific types, you can say "a piece of jewelry" or "my favorite jewelry."

Examples:

1. Simple Example: "She wore beautiful jewelry to the party."
2. More Complex Example: "The necklace was made of gold and had a large diamond in the center."

Advanced Usage:

• You might hear phrases like "fine jewelry," which refers to high-quality pieces made with precious materials, or "costume jewelry," which refers to less expensive items often made with non-precious materials.

Word Variants:

• Jeweler (noun): A person who makes or sells jewelry.
  • Example: "The jeweler created a custom ring for her."
• Jewelry-making (noun): The craft of designing and creating jewelry.
  • Example: "She took a class in jewelry-making to learn how to design her own pieces."

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "jewelry" can refer to any decorative item, not just those made from precious materials.
• In a broader sense, it can also symbolize wealth or status, as wearing expensive jewelry can indicate someone’s financial position.

Synonyms:

• Adornment
• Ornaments
• Accessories

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "All that glitters is not gold": This idiom suggests that not everything that looks valuable or attractive (like shiny jewelry) is truly valuable.

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Noun

1. an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

Synonyms

• jewellery