birthstone

noun

birth·​stone ˈbərth-ˌstōn 

: a gemstone associated symbolically with the month of one's birth

Examples of birthstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sagittarius boasts the most possible birthstones of any star sign, with five in total. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Jordan's team later sent Story a special gift from the actor that included jewelry from David Yurman featuring an amethyst, Story's birthstone. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Jordan also surprised Story with a bracelet and necklace adorned with her birthstone. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

For the occasion, the two exchanged new custom wedding bands featuring their birthstones. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for birthstone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

birthstone

noun

birth·​stone -ˌstōn 

: a gemstone associated with the month of one's birth