rhinestone

noun

rhine·​stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn How to pronounce rhinestone (audio)
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
rhinestoned adjective

Examples of rhinestone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rapper Ice Spice proved that jewelry isn’t needed when your rhinestone piercing pops through your lace Dolce & Gabbana look. Irene Kim, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 The ensemble featured — a custom velvet minidress with rhinestone detailing that was crafted by runway designer Patricia Bonaldi — is now available exclusively for a limited time to Rakuten members, with 10% cash back, through March 11. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 Out of the refrigerator came the zippered pouches of medications, one decorated with rhinestones. Tim Craig, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024 The large scale canvas features a woman on an interior chaise lounge in repose and with glittering rhinestone accents that make the oil and acrylic pastiche glitter and glimmer. Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024 A touch of sparkle came from the black rhinestones beaded waistline on her dress, as well as De Beers jewelry. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 The skirt underneath, the rhinestones, the twigs, that was all Amanda Tori Meating. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2024 With voluminous hair and a sparkly outfit, Cyrus’ performance aimed for the charmingly over-the-top glitz of godmother Dolly Parton, but the vibe was more sweaty Vegas spectacle than ’80s rhinestone kitsch. Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 5 Feb. 2024 Similarly, Ashanti rocked pink, rhinestone nails, too. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 2 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Rhine River

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhinestone was in 1890

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“Rhinestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinestone. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rhinestone

noun
rhine·​stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn How to pronounce rhinestone (audio)
: 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

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