lapis lazuli
noun
la·pis la·zu·li
ˌla-pəs-ˈla-zə-lē 
-ˈla-zhə-
: a semiprecious stone that is usually rich azure blue and is essentially a complex silicate often with spangles of pyrites
called also lapis
Examples of lapis lazuli in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
There are a dozen on offer in various compositions, but a trio were presented at debut with slabs of coral, turquoise, and lapis lazuli as their backdrop.
—
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
During a visit to the Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a leading cancer center in greater Manchester, the Princess of Wales wore her cobalt blue Eponine London coatdress with a lapis lazuli necklace that has a meaningful connection to the city.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Their designs played on the contrast between an irregular yellow gold element with geometric slices of turquoise, coral or lapis lazuli.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Princess Kate added a little shimmer with an Astley Clarke pendant necklace with a deep blue lapis lazuli gem and her signature ring stack, and wore her brown hair in loose waves.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lapis lazuli
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
During a visit to the Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a leading cancer center in greater Manchester, the Princess of Wales wore her cobalt blue Eponine London coatdress with a lapis lazuli necklace that has a meaningful connection to the city.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Their designs played on the contrast between an irregular yellow gold element with geometric slices of turquoise, coral or lapis lazuli.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Princess Kate added a little shimmer with an Astley Clarke pendant necklace with a deep blue lapis lazuli gem and her signature ring stack, and wore her brown hair in loose waves.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lapis lazuli
Cite this Entry
“Lapis lazuli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lapis%20lazuli. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lapis lazuli
noun
la·pis la·zu·li
ˌlap-ə-ˈslazh-ə-lē
-ˈslaz-
: a deep blue gemstone
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
