noun
Uncommon
jewels
JOO-uhlz
Jewels (noun) means plural of jewel; precious stones or ornamental items made with them. Example: “The museum displayed the royal jewels behind bulletproof glass.”
noun
1
Plural of jewel; precious stones or ornamental items made with them.
"The museum displayed the royal jewels behind bulletproof glass."
"She keeps her grandmother's jewels in a small box at the back of the wardrobe."
"The thieves were caught before they could sell the stolen jewels."
2
Slang for the testicles.
"You just don't steal a man's gun and not expect a swift kick in the jewels in return."
— Liam Jackson, Offspring (2008)
"He doubled over after taking a knee to the jewels."
"Murray, if I wasn't so crazy about you I'd give you a kick right in the jewels."
— Michael J Katz, The Big Freeze (1991)
How to use jewels
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one jewel — or, informally, a crude slang term for the testicles.
When to use it
The anatomical slang sense is informal and best avoided in polite or professional contexts.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like jewels.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The museum displayed the royal _____ behind bulletproof glass.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Frequently asked questions
What does “jewels” mean?
The word “jewels” means plural of jewel; precious stones or ornamental items made with them.
How do you pronounce “jewels”?
“Jewels” is pronounced JOO-uhlz (/d͡ʒulz/ in IPA).
How do you use “jewels” in a sentence?
Here is “jewels” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed the royal jewels behind bulletproof glass.”
What part of speech is “jewels”?
“Jewels” is a noun.
Is “jewels” a common word?
“Jewels” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “jewels” have?
“Jewels” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of jewel; precious stones or ornamental items made with them.
What is the difference between jewels and jewelry?
Jewels refers to the precious stones or gems themselves, or to individual ornamental pieces made with them, while jewelry is the broader category covering all decorative items worn on the body, whether or not they contain actual gemstones. In practice "jewels" often emphasizes the stones' value or rarity, whereas "jewelry" is the everyday word for rings, necklaces, and bracelets generally.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include jewels:
