jasper

noun

jas·​per ˈja-spər 

1

: an opaque cryptocrystalline quartz of any of several colors

especially : green chalcedony

2

: colored stoneware with raised white decoration

3

: a blackish green

jaspery

ˈja-spə-rē 

adjective

Examples of jasper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Often paired with colorful stone handles in jasper, marble, and rose quartz, her forms are equally delicate, thanks to the thinness of the metal. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2025

Meanwhile, the casing is made of a sublime 100% jasper cotton, and the overall effect is simply cloudlike and restorative. — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026

Zotkina used a tool made from jasper to create depressions in the teeth through drilling or rotating motions, eventually reaching the pulp chamber. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 May 2026

The exclusive collection features bold pendant necklaces, earrings, and cuff bracelets, all set with semi-precious stones like carnelian, onyx, and golden jasper. — Essence, 25 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English jaspre, from Anglo-French jaspre, jaspe, from Latin jaspis, from Greek iaspis, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew yāshĕpheh jasper

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for jasper

• caspar
• clasper
• gasper

Kids Definition

jasper

noun

jas·​per ˈjas-pər 

: an opaque mineral that occurs in several colors and is used for making ornamental objects (as vases)

especially : green chalcedony

jaspery

-pə-rē 

adjective