rhinestone

noun

rhine·​stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn 

: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz

rhinestoned

ˈrīn-ˌstōnd 

adjective

Examples of rhinestone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Naturalizer Summer Rhinestone Sandals $85 $40 at Amazon These Naturalizer sandals will dress up your feet with rhinestone accents across the soft fabric upper. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025

The 31-year-old pop superstar, nominated for Best Supporting Actress, arrived in a pale pink Schiaparelli ball gown covered in 190,000 sequins and rhinestones. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025

It was constructed with over 190,000 crystal sequins and rhinestones, according to the E! red carpet hosts. —Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025

The design also featured a voluminous skirt covered in more than 190,000 sequins and rhinestones that complemented her sparkly necklace. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Rhine River

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rhinestone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone

Kids Definition

rhinestone

noun

rhine·​stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn 

: 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