jewel
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: jeweling · jewelling · jeweled
Sense 1
A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jewel” mean?
A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
Is “jewel” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.