jewel box

noun

Synonyms of jewel boxnext
1
: a small box or case designed to hold jewelry
2
: a thin plastic case for a CD or DVD

called also jewel case

3
: something (such as a theater) of exquisite or ornate design

Examples of jewel box in a Sentence

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Ronchamp is a kaleidoscopic jewel box in and of our earth, a luminous sanctuary visited by everyday souls in search of solace and redemption. Vishaan Chakrabarti, Air Mail, 17 Jan. 2026 This new listing at is best described as a charming jewel box, according to Realtor Amanda Layden of the Marshall + Ostop team at William Raveis. Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026 Theme a room with on-trend color drenching, wallpaper, or the classic jewel box look. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026 And a vodka-and-caviar server designed to cradle a 50-gram tin is both functional and fantastical, a jewel box for roe. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jewel box

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jewel box was in 1552

Cite this Entry

“Jewel box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20box. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

jewel box

noun
: a thin plastic case for a CD or DVD

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