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Gem

noun
/dʒem/

Meaning

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved

Example Sentences

The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.

She wore a beautiful gem necklace to the party.

Synonyms

jewel, precious stone, treasure, gemstone
Entry 1
jewel, precious stone, treasure, gemstone
Entry 2
jewel, precious stone, gemstone

Antonyms

worthless stone, common rock, fake jewelry, imitation

Collocations

precious gem, rare gem, hidden gem, gem collection, gem cutter
Entry 1
precious gem, rare gem, hidden gem
Entry 2
precious gem, rare gem, gem collection, gem cutter

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