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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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 Glittering grande dames and jewel box boutique hotels give the aesthetically minded jet-setter plenty to think about; but for your own personal palazzo, why not book an Airbnb in Venice? Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 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 11 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

jewel box

noun
: a thin plastic case for a CD or DVD

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