costume jewelry
noun
Definition of costume jewelry
: jewelry designed for wear with current fashions and usually made of inexpensive materials
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1907
First Known Use of costume jewelry
1907
COSTUME JEWELRY Defined for English Language Learners
costume jewelry
noun
Definition of costume jewelry for English Language Learners
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: fancy jewelry that is usually made of inexpensive materials rather than real gold, diamonds, etc.
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