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Definition of rhinestone

rhinestone

/ˈraɪn.stoʊn/
rhine · stone
Plural:rhinestones
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rhinestone Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An imitation diamond or other gemstone made of rock crystal, glass, paste, or plastic, typically used in costume jewelry or to decorate clothing.

Example

"She wore a vintage denim jacket heavily decorated with glittering rhinestones."

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• Rhymes for rhinestone

• Nearby Words

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rhine
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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 19th century as a partial translation of French 'caillou du Rhin' (Rhine pebble), referring to rock crystals traditionally gathered from the river Rhine that were used to imitate diamonds.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhinestone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhinestone
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