jewelry
Also spelled jewellery (UK spelling)
Jewelry (noun) means Ornamental items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, typically made from precious metals or stones. Example: “She keeps her favourite jewelry in a small wooden box on the dresser.”
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Ornamental items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, typically made from precious metals or stones.
"She keeps her favourite jewelry in a small wooden box on the dresser."
"Wearing too much jewelry at the airport can slow you down at security."
"He designs handmade jewelry sold online."
How to use jewelry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDecorative items like rings and necklaces worn on the body.
UK vs US
This is the standard American spelling; British English generally uses "jewellery".
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- Third person singular
- jewelries
- Past tense
- jewelried
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What does “jewelry” mean?
The word “jewelry” 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 use “jewelry” in a sentence?
Here is “jewelry” used in a sentence: “He designs handmade jewelry sold online.”
What part of speech is “jewelry”?
“Jewelry” is a noun.
Is “jewelry” a common word?
“Jewelry” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between 'jewelry' and 'jewellery'?
They are the same word with different spellings. 'Jewelry' is the American English spelling, while 'jewellery' with the extra letters is standard in British and other Commonwealth English.
Is 'jewelry' singular or plural?
Jewelry is an uncountable, or mass, noun, so it takes a singular verb and has no standard plural form. You say 'the jewelry is beautiful' and refer to 'pieces of jewelry' rather than 'jewelries.'
What is the difference between jewelry and accessories?
Jewelry refers specifically to ornamental items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, usually made from precious metals or stones. Accessories is a broader term that also covers items like scarves, belts, and handbags, with jewelry being one category within it.
What is the correct spelling, 'jewelry' or 'jewelery'?
'Jewelry' is the correct American spelling, and 'jewelery' is a common misspelling. The two accepted forms are 'jewelry' (US) and 'jewellery' (UK).
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