jewels
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
An inflected form of jewel · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,975 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,496 times across 157,096 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry also: gem, precious stone
- a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry also: gem
jewels in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He has carried off the plate and the jewels.
The Lerouge Case · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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She had on a bright purple dress and numbers of jewels.
The Reflections of Ambrosine: A Novel · Elinor Glyn · Chapter 1
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At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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The next day she had another interview with the grand prior, to whom she handed over her jewels and remaining money.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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Taking refuge in a cottage, living on the sale of the few jewels she possessed, she was for some weeks almost happy.
Lucretia — Volume 06 · Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton · Chapter 1