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She wore silver jewelry to the celebration.
What does Jewelry mean?
Jewelry means decorative items people wear.
Dictionary definition
Decorative items people wear, such as rings, bracelets, earrings, or necklaces.
Example sentences
Jewelry in a sentence
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The museum displayed old jewelry made from shells and stones.
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Practice 1
What does jewelry mean?
Jewelry includes items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jewelry correctly?
Jewelry can sparkle because it is decorative.
Practice 3
Which word is related to jewelry?
A necklace is a type of jewelry.
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Jewelry
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joo · uhl · ree · strongest beat: joo
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WordJewelry.
Partnoun.
MeaningJewelry means decorative items people wear.
ExampleExample: She wore silver jewelry to the celebration.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- joo · uhl · ree
- Strongest beat
- joo
- Ending
- ree
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on joo.
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Synonyms
Words like Jewelry
ornamentsUse for decorative objects people wear or display.
accessoriesUse for extra items worn with clothing.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plainnessUse for a simple look with little decoration.
simplicityUse for a plain or uncomplicated style.
Synonym practice
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Hint for students
Jewelry means decorative items people wear.
Common mix-up
Jewelry is not the same as plainness. Jewelry means jewelry means decorative items people wear.
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Read this model sentence: The museum displayed old jewelry made from shells and stones. Clue words: museum, displayed, old. Underline clue words that show why jewelry fits instead of plainness. Now write one new sentence that shows jewelry without using the word jewelry. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show jewelry?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The museum displayed old jewelry made from shells and stones." Why does jewelry fit better than plainness?
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