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Definition of gemstone

gemstone

/ˈdʒɛm.stoʊn/
gem · stone
Plural:gemstones
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gemstone Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A precious or semiprecious stone that can be cut and polished for use as a jewel or ornament.

Example

"The jeweler carefully examined the uncut gemstone under a magnifying glass to check for flaws."

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• Nearby Words

gemlike
gemologist
gemsbok
gemstone
gender
gendered
genderfluid

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English as a compound of "gem" (from Latin gemma, meaning "bud" or "jewel") and "stone" (from Old English stan).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gemstone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gemstone
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