jewel box

noun

1
: a small box or case designed to hold jewelry
2
: a thin plastic case for a CD or DVD

called also jewel case

3
: something (such as a theater) of exquisite or ornate design

Examples of jewel box in a Sentence

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Jennifer Lawrence Makes the Case for a Different It-Bag By Hannah Jackson Celebrity Style Margot Robbie Is Team Canadian Tuxedo By Christian Allaire The vibe: Tiny jewel box. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025 Across the hall, a quartet of biomorphic sculptures by Bobbi Meier have settled into Mrs. Nickerson’s jewel box of a sitting room. Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025 Entering them feels like walking into a warm, cigar-like jewel box, enveloped by soft carpeting, plush textures, and eclectic, colorful decorative objects. Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024 Ahilya By The Sea, Goa, India This Relais & Châteaux jewel box of a hotel on the northwest coast of Goa is the antidote to the Indian state’s bustling beach clubs and all-night raves. Ann Abel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for jewel box

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jewel box was in 1552

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“Jewel box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20box. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

jewel box

noun
: a thin plastic case for a CD or DVD

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