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

Recent Examples on the Web Make sure to leave time to look around this jewel box of a hotel, with art tucked in nearly every corner. Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 On the second floor is the chic cocktail bar Sloane’s, offering vintage spirits and small bites in a jewel box setting. Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Larraín exquisitely composes every image, placing the fragile figure of Maria in jewel box settings that are framed with the lush care of a Rococo painting. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024 Make a bold statement by using the paint color to create a stunning accent wall, or jump on the jewel box bathroom trend. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jewel box 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Jewel box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20box. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

jewel box

noun
: a thin plastic case for a CD or DVD

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