jewellery

jewellery

synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples & translations of jewellery in English

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English

Alternative forms

  • jewelry (American, sometimes Canadian)

Etymology

From Middle English juelrye, from Old French juelerye, equivalent to jewel +‎ -ery.

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) enPR: jo͞oʹ(ə)lrē IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/
  • (US also) enPR: jo͝oʹ(ə)lrē IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒʊ(ə)lɹi/
  • (nonstandard) enPR: jo͞oʹ(ə)lərē IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)ləɹi/ (this pronunciation gives rise to the Cockney rhyming slang tomfoolery)

Noun

jewellery (usually uncountable, plural jewelleries)

  1. Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.
    Synonyms: bling, bling-bling, (Cockney rhyming slang) tom, (Cockney rhyming slang) tomfoolery
  2. (oil industry, informal) Any tools, instruments, devices, etc., placed within a drill pipe.
  3. The shop from which a jeweller trades or makes jewelry

Synonyms

  • see also Thesaurus:jewelry

Derived terms

  • Jewellery Quarter

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