onyx

noun

on·​yx ˈä-niks 

: a translucent chalcedony in parallel layers of different colors

Examples of onyx in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When entertaining, the formal dining room—glowing in gold—can seat up to 20 at a custom Brazilian onyx table. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

The eatery features Midcentury Modern touches with curved cherry wood walls and paneled ceilings, as well as illuminated white onyx Corian surfaces. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Somebody else ordered it, agreed on the spec, argued with the designer about the color of the onyx in the owner’s bathroom. — Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The building’s exterior is an unconventional assemblage of ten sculptural cones clad in stainless steel mesh, onyx, and glass, rising up to 280 feet into the sky. — News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English oniche, onyx, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin onych-, onyx, from Greek, literally, claw, nail — more at nail

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for onyx

• conics
• phonics
• sonics
• tonics
• avionics
• electronics
• histrionics
• hydroponics
• nucleonics
• ultrasonics
• harmonics
• ionics

Kids Definition

onyx

noun

on·​yx ˈän-iks 

: chalcedony in parallel layers of different color