rock crystal

noun

: crystal sense 1

Examples of rock crystal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Its bas-relief forms appear encapsulated in rock crystal, like fossils frozen in amber. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Frédéric Boucheron was the first jeweler to use rock crystal—material that was not considered as precious at the time. — Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026

There are also the Gloria earrings, elongated chandeliers set with diamonds and rock crystal or blue topaz. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rock crystal

• distal
• pistil
• pistol
• polycrystal

Kids Definition

rock crystal

noun

: transparent quartz