noun
garnet
GAH-nuht
Garnet (noun) means a hard, deep red mineral used as a gemstone or as an abrasive. Example: “The ring was set with a small garnet.”
noun
1
A hard, deep red mineral used as a gemstone or as an abrasive.
"The ring was set with a small garnet."
"Garnet is often used as sandpaper grit as well as jewellery."
adj
1
Having a deep red colour, like the gemstone.
"She wore a garnet dress to the gala."
How to use garnet
Learner’s notes
Common pairings
garnet ring
garnet red
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Word forms
- Plural
- garnets
- Third person singular
- garnets
- Past tense
- garneted
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The ring was set with a small _____.
Etymology
From Old French grenate, "pomegranate red" — garnet is a doublet of "grenade," which was named for its pomegranate-like shape.
Frequently asked questions
What does “garnet” mean?
The word “garnet” means a hard, deep red mineral used as a gemstone or as an abrasive.
How do you pronounce “garnet”?
“Garnet” is pronounced GAH-nuht (/ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ in IPA).
How do you use “garnet” in a sentence?
Here is “garnet” used in a sentence: “The ring was set with a small garnet.”
What part of speech is “garnet”?
Depending on how it is used, “garnet” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “garnet” come from?
The word “garnet” comes from Old French. From Old French grenate, "pomegranate red" — garnet is a doublet of "grenade," which was named for its pomegranate-like shape.
How many meanings does “garnet” have?
“Garnet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hard, deep red mineral used as a gemstone or as an abrasive.
