jewels
Jewels (noun) means plural of jewel; precious stones or ornamental items made with them. Example: “The museum displayed the royal jewels behind bulletproof glass.”
How to use jewels
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one jewel — or, informally, a crude slang term for the testicles.
The anatomical slang sense is informal and best avoided in polite or professional contexts.
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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.
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