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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Guests at the Rosewood can easily visit the local wats or shops such as Anakha Lifestyle, for local finds including sustainable buffalo-horn jewel boxes, hair clips, and chokers finished with silver filigree. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Opulent green velvet wraps one room on all sides for an intimate, jewel box effect. Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 Jewel box bathrooms are trending, but what about jewel box showers? Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026 The jewel box-like primary bedroom provides epic vantages of the cityscape and beyond from a two-seater sitting area. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026 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

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“Jewel box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20box. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

jewel box

noun
: a thin plastic case for a CD or DVD

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