jewellery
Also spelled jewelry (US spelling)
Jewellery (noun) means Ornamental items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, typically made from precious metals or stones. Example: “She kept her jewellery in a small locked box.”
How to use jewellery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDecorative items like rings and necklaces worn on the body.
This is the standard British and Commonwealth spelling; American English generally uses "jewelry".
Word forms
jewelleries plural
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She kept her _____ in a small locked box.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English juelrye, from Old French juelerye, equivalent to jewel + -ery.
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What does “jewellery” mean?
The word “jewellery” means ornamental items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, typically made from precious metals or stones. In plain terms, decorative items like rings and necklaces worn on the body.
How do you pronounce “jewellery”?
“Jewellery” is pronounced JOOL-ree (/ˈd͡ʒʊ-/ in IPA).
How do you use “jewellery” in a sentence?
Here is “jewellery” used in a sentence: “She kept her jewellery in a small locked box.”
What part of speech is “jewellery”?
“Jewellery” is a noun.
Is “jewellery” a common word?
“Jewellery” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between jewellery and jewelry?
Jewellery and jewelry refer to the same thing—ornamental items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets typically made from precious metals or stones. Jewellery is the standard British spelling, while jewelry is the standard American spelling.
Is jewellery a countable or uncountable noun?
Jewellery is normally treated as an uncountable noun in English, so it is used with words like "some" or "a piece of" rather than a plural form like "jewelleries."
What materials is jewellery typically made from?
Jewellery is typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, often combined with gemstones, to create ornamental pieces like rings, necklaces, and bracelets.
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