jewelry

/ˈdʒuːəlɹi/

nounjew · el · ry

Think: "JEWEL + RY"—jewelry is made of jewels, then add “-ry” like in “bakery.”

Yes, it's jewelry. Don’t add an extra “e” after the “l”: it’s **jewel + ry** → **jewelry**, not *jewelery*.

Definitions

  1. noundecorative objects (such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets) worn on the body, often made of metal and sometimes set with stones
  2. nounthe business or craft of making and selling such decorative objects

Examples

  • “She wore simple gold jewelry to the interview.”
  • “We stopped at a small shop that sells handmade jewelry.”
  • “He keeps his jewelry in a box so it doesn’t get tangled.”

Synonyms

ornamentsadornmentstrinketsfinerybijouterie

Translations

ES joyeríaPT joalheriaFR bijouterie

Common misspellings

jeweleryjewleryjewellryjewelaryjewlryjewelrey

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