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

Celebritips runs $10 to $16 and leans into bold shapes, rhinestones and statement styles built for events and dramatic looks. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026

Celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce dresses up a bright pastel green French mani with rhinestone details that add some shine to the overall look. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 June 2026

Standing inside her store, surrounded by pastel ball gowns decorated with lace and rhinestones, Leonor felt optimistic. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026

The $115 silhouette’s upper, heel and platform edge are covered in mixed-size rhinestones, with the scatter looking closer to raindrops on glass than a more uniform crystal pavé. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 June 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