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

On the seventh floor of a building in the Fashion District, Bryan Hearns shows me to his studio, where containers brim with colorful rhinestones, walls are adorned with zippers, chains and pliers, and rainbow fabrics and leathers pile on the floor. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Black and olive French tips, gold accents, polka dots, and rhinestones come together for the perfect finishing touch for your next night out. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 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

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