rhinestone

noun

rhine·​stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn 

: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz

rhinestoned

ˈrīn-ˌstōnd 

adjective

Examples of rhinestone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Emulate Kylie Jenner’s Coachella manicure with rhinestones arranged to look like flowers, or embrace the quiet chaos of a mix-and-match set. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

Against black leather, allover rhinestones and metallic silver, Anderson’s skin-adjacent pair landed at the quieter end of the platform revival. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

Your metallic belts or rhinestone bags from the early 2000s might be worth a second chance in the sunlight. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026

The rhinestones were never a distraction from the seriousness of her work. — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Rhine River

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rhinestone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone

Kids Definition

rhinestone

noun

rhine·​stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn 

: a colorless imitation diamond of high luster made usually of glass or paste

Etymology

named after the Rhine river in Europe, near where were found the rock crystals that were originally used as substitutes for diamonds