noun
gemstone
JEHM-stohn
Gemstone (noun) means a mineral or stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry. Example: “Sapphire is a durable gemstone often used in engagement rings.”
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A mineral or stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry.
"Sapphire is a durable gemstone often used in engagement rings."
How to use gemstone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA polished stone used in jewelry, such as a diamond or ruby.
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Sapphire is a durable _____ often used in engagement rings.
Etymology
From Old English ġimstān, a compound of gem and stone.
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What does “gemstone” mean?
The word “gemstone” means a mineral or stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry. In plain terms, a polished stone used in jewelry, such as a diamond or ruby.
How do you pronounce “gemstone”?
“Gemstone” is pronounced JEHM-stohn (/ˈd͡ʒɛmˌstoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “gemstone” in a sentence?
Here is “gemstone” used in a sentence: “Sapphire is a durable gemstone often used in engagement rings.”
What part of speech is “gemstone”?
“Gemstone” is a noun.
Where does the word “gemstone” come from?
The word “gemstone” comes from Old English. From Old English ġimstān, a compound of gem and stone.
