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Definition of jewelry

jewelry

/ˈdʒuːəlri/
(UK: jewellery)
jew · el · ry
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jewelry Lexical Profile

jewelry Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American Personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metals.

Example

"She inherited a stunning collection of vintage jewelry from her grandmother."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

"Jewelry" is the standard American English spelling and operates as an uncountable mass noun, whereas "jewellery" is the preferred spelling in British and Commonwealth English.

• Nearby Words

jeweled
jeweler
jewellike
jewelry
jewelweed
jewfish
jezebel

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'jouel' (jewel) combined with the English suffix '-ry', denoting a collection. The root ultimately traces back to the Latin 'jocus' (pastime, joke) or 'gaudium' (joy).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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