jade
jayd
Jade (noun) means a hard, typically green semiprecious stone often carved into jewelry and figurines. Example: “She wore a pendant carved from pale green jade.”
noun
1
A hard, typically green semiprecious stone often carved into jewelry and figurines.
"She wore a pendant carved from pale green jade."
"The museum has a small carved dragon made of jade."
"My grandmother kept her best bracelet, a smooth band of jade, in a velvet box."
2
A cool, slightly bluish-green color, named after the stone.
"They painted the bedroom walls a soft jade."
"She chose a dress in deep jade that matched the colour of the sea."
"The kitchen cabinets were repainted in jade, which looked calm and fresh."
verb
1
To wear someone out or make them lose enthusiasm through overexposure to something.
"Years of bad news had jaded him to almost everything."
"Constant advertising can jade shoppers until nothing seems exciting any more."
"Too many late nights out had jaded her, and parties no longer thrilled her."
How to use jade
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA green gemstone, its signature green-blue color, or (as a verb) to tire someone out until they stop caring.
Common pairings
carved jade
jade green
jade bracelet
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Word forms
- Plural
- jades
- Third person singular
- jades
- Past tense
- jaded
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Etymology
Borrowed from French le jade, ultimately from Spanish piedra de ijada ("flank stone"), because the stone was once believed to cure pain in the side.
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What does “jade” mean?
The word “jade” means a hard, typically green semiprecious stone often carved into jewelry and figurines. In plain terms, a green gemstone, its signature green-blue color, or (as a verb) to tire someone out until they stop caring.
How do you pronounce “jade”?
“Jade” is pronounced jayd (/d͡ʒeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “jade” in a sentence?
Here is “jade” used in a sentence: “She wore a pendant carved from pale green jade.”
What part of speech is “jade”?
Depending on how it is used, “jade” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “jade” come from?
The word “jade” comes from French. Borrowed from French le jade, ultimately from Spanish piedra de ijada ("flank stone"), because the stone was once believed to cure pain in the side.
Is “jade” a common word?
“Jade” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “jade” have?
“Jade” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hard, typically green semiprecious stone often carved into jewelry and figurines.
What is the difference between jade the stone and jade the color?
Jade as a noun first refers to the hard, typically green semiprecious stone carved into jewelry and figurines. Jade as a color name describes a cool, slightly bluish-green shade that takes its name from the stone's typical hue.
What does it mean to jade someone?
As a verb, to jade someone means to wear them out or dull their enthusiasm through overexposure or excess of something. It is most often seen in the adjective form "jaded," describing someone who has become cynical or tired from too much experience.
Is jade always green?
Jade is typically green, but the stone can also occur in other shades depending on its mineral composition; the color name "jade," however, specifically refers to a bluish-green shade based on the classic stone color.
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