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

Bachik shared a post to Instagram first showing Lopez in action onstage, gripping a microphone in a dazzling, very Vegas costume (rhinestones and fishnets and wind machines, oh my). —Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026

Taylor paired her bold beauty look with a clear trench coat covered in red rhinestones and a cheetah print sequined dress. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026

The Sculptra salesperson had given all us front office ladies SCULPTRA™ tee shirts with the words spelled out in rhinestones across our breasts. —Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026

Rose Byrne was the picture of understated elegance in a light pink sleeveless Chanel midi dress that was adorned with silver rhinestone on the bodice and the waist. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 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