cubic zirconia

noun

variants or less commonly cubic zirconium

: a synthetic gemstone of zirconia resembling a diamond

Examples of cubic zirconia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Diamond simulants are materials both natural (like moissanite) and man-made (like cubic zirconia) that bear a strong visual resemblance to diamonds, but don’t share the same chemical or physical properties. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2025

Because who among us didn’t leave the mall with cubic zirconia studs and a little more attitude? —Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025

Ranging in size from 3 to 8 millimeters, the earrings are made from clear cubic zirconia with stainless steel posts and butterfly backs. —People Deals Team, People.com, 10 July 2025

Included are a pair of smooth huggies and cubic zirconia huggies (both 10mm in diameter), plus a pair of twisted huggies measuring 12mm. —Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cubic zirconia

• catatonia
• hypotonia
• myotonia
• rhizoctonia
• aphonia
• chelonia
• cladonia
• colonia
• dysphonia
• dystonia
• harmonia
• koinonia