jewellery
pronunciation
How to pronounce jewellery in British English:
UK [ˈdʒuːəlri]
How to pronounce jewellery in American English:
US [ˈdʒuːəlri]
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- Noun:
- an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
Word Origin
- jewellery (n.)
- see jewelry.
Example
- 1. Sales at tiffany 's american jewellery stores have plunged .
- 2. His lamps , chairs and jewellery borrow heavily from natural history .
- 3. High gold prices are also hurting jewellery demand .
- 4. The jewellery is sold to a local refinery .
- 5. Partly because high prices are putting off india 's jewellery buyers .