rhinestone

noun

rhine·​stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn How to pronounce rhinestone (audio)
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
rhinestoned adjective

Examples of rhinestone in a Sentence

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Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Valentino resort 2025, look 62 Photo: Ola Rindal / Courtesy of Valentino The semi-sheer floor-length dress is festooned with scalloped tiers, embellished with silvery sequins and rhinestones. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024 Twain glittered down the carpet in a bespoke two-piece denim gown by Levi's featuring an oversize collar (a nod to Levi's iconic Western pointed-collar and Americana roots) and a splattering of crystals and rhinestones. Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024 Related Articles On par with her dress, Lambert wore a metallic gold clutch with rhinestone detailing and ruby red slingback pumps. Nick Hall, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024 The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, tells the story of Shelley (Anderson), a showgirl at Vegas' Le Razzle Dazzle who has devoted the last 30 years of her life to a parade of sequins, rhinestones, and feathers. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rhinestone 

Word History

Etymology

Rhine River

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhinestone was in 1890

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“Rhinestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinestone. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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rhinestone

noun
rhine·​stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn How to pronounce rhinestone (audio)
: a colorless imitation diamond of high luster made usually of glass or paste
Etymology

named after the Rhine river in Europe, near where were found the rock crystals that were originally used as substitutes for diamonds

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