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

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

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

Word forms

garneted past tense, garnets plural, garnets plural, garnets singular

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Etymology

From Old French grenate, "pomegranate red" — garnet is a doublet of "grenade," which was named for its pomegranate-like shape.

Origin: Old French

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.