jasper

noun

jas·​per ˈja-spər 

1

: an opaque cryptocrystalline quartz of any of several colors

especially : green chalcedony

2

: colored stoneware with raised white decoration

3

: a blackish green

jaspery

ˈja-spə-rē 

adjective

Examples of jasper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This Dyson Airwrap in a chic, limited-edition jasper plum color is specially designed to enhance natural texture, define curls, and tame frizz—all without extreme heat. —Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025

At the end of last year, Hublot added a bold twist to its muscular Classic Fusion model, unveiling dials crafted from lunar meteorite, pink jasper, turquoise, sodalite and nephrite jade. —Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025

The dial combines tiger’s eye, red jasper, and hematite, harmonizing with the brown and black Cerachrom bezel insert. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025

Earth is in green jasper and two tones of sapphires. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English jaspre, from Anglo-French jaspre, jaspe, from Latin jaspis, from Greek iaspis, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew yāshĕpheh jasper

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for jasper

• caspar
• clasper
• gasper

Kids Definition

jasper

noun

jas·​per ˈjas-pər 

: an opaque mineral that occurs in several colors and is used for making ornamental objects (as vases)

especially : green chalcedony

jaspery

-pə-rē 

adjective