topaz
3 synonyms for topaz, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A hard mineral often used as a gemstone, typically yellowish-brown but found in other colours too.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
false topaz
common topaz
How to use topaz
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
blue topaz
topaz ring
topaz-coloured
Etymology
From Old French topace, ultimately from Ancient Greek tópazos, the name of the gemstone.
Full origin of topaz →Frequently asked questions
What does “topaz” mean?
The word “topaz” means a hard mineral often used as a gemstone, typically yellowish-brown but found in other colours too. In plain terms, a gemstone, usually golden-brown, or the colour named after it.
How do you pronounce “topaz”?
“Topaz” is pronounced TOH-paz (/ˈtoʊˌpæz/ in IPA).
How do you use “topaz” in a sentence?
Here is “topaz” used in a sentence: “Her ring was set with a large blue topaz.”
What part of speech is “topaz”?
“Topaz” is a noun.
Where does the word “topaz” come from?
The word “topaz” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French topace, ultimately from Ancient Greek tópazos, the name of the gemstone.
How many meanings does “topaz” have?
“Topaz” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hard mineral often used as a gemstone, typically yellowish-brown but found in other colours too.
