rhinestone
pronunciation
How to pronounce rhinestone in British English:
UK [ˈraɪnstəʊn]
How to pronounce rhinestone in American English:
US [ˈraɪnstoʊn]
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- Noun:
- an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste
Word Origin
- rhinestone (n.)
- colorless imitation stone of paste or leaded glass, 1879, a loan-translation of French caillou du Rhin "Rhine pebble," so called because they were made near Strasburg, on the River Rhine, and invented there late 17c. Extensively worn later 18c. Rhinestone jewelry, a reproduction of the ornaments of the Louis XV. period, is all the rage in Paris. The Rhinestones are as brilliant as diamonds, and being set in silver, will stand any amount of wear or of cleaning. ["The American Stationer," March 20, 1879]
Example
- 1. Maid of honor - medium iron on rhinestone crystal t-shirt transfer .
- 2. Dangerous and sinewy rose rhinestone crab p ......
- 3. Uh-oh . Bad news in a rhinestone collar .
- 4. A cheap , showy rhinestone bracelet ;
- 5. A cheap showy rhinestone bracelet ; a splashy half-page ad.