Definition of gem Gem
/ʤɛˈm/ - [jem] - gem
We found 21 definitions of gem from 7 different sources.
Advertising
What does gem mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: gems |
||
| gem - a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry; "he had the gem set in a ring for his wife"; "she had jewels made of all the rarest stones" | ||
| gemstone, stone | ||
| crystal a protective cover that protects the face of a watch | ||
| jewellery, jewelry an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) | ||
| cabochon a highly polished gem that is cut convexly but without facets | ||
| opaque gem a gemstone that is opaque | ||
| gem - art highly prized for its beauty or perfection | ||
| treasure | ||
| gem - a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry | ||
| jewel, precious stone | ||
| jewellery, jewelry an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) | ||
| crown jewel a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia | ||
| solitaire a card game played by one person | ||
| diamond a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it; "he led a small diamond"; "diamonds were trumps" | ||
| ruby a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem | ||
| pearl a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel | ||
| emerald the green color of an emerald | ||
| gem - a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan | ||
| muffin | ||
| quick bread breads made with a leavening agent that permits immediate baking | ||
| bran muffin muffin containing bran | ||
| corn muffin cornbread muffin | ||
| gem - a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry | ||
| jewel | ||
= synonym
= antonym
= related word
= antonym
= related word
Wiktionary 
- gem (Noun)
A precious stone , usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine. - gem (Noun)
Any precious or highly valued thing or person. - gem (Noun)
A gemma or leaf-bud. - gem (Noun)
A type of geometrid moth, Orthonama obstipata. - gem (Noun)
A package containing programs or libraries for the Ruby programming language . - gem (Verb)
To adorn with, or as if with, gems.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- gem (n.)
A bud. - gem (n.)
A precious stone of any kind, as the ruby, emerald, topaz, sapphire, beryl, spinel, etc., especially when cut and polished for ornament; a jewel. - gem (n.)
Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, as a small picture, a verse of poetry, a witty or wise saying. - gem (v. t.)
To put forth in the form of buds. - gem (v. t.)
To adorn with gems or precious stones. - gem (v. t.)
To embellish or adorn, as with gems; as, a foliage gemmed with dewdrops.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
-
gem
A valuable stone that has been cut and polished and is used in jewellery.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
-
gem
jem, n. any precious stone, esp. when cut: anything extremely valuable or attractive, a treasure.—v.t. (obs.) to bud: to adorn with gems: to bespangle:—pr.p. gem′ming; pa.p. gemmed.—ns. Gem′-cut′ting, the art of cutting and polishing precious stones; Gem′-engrav′ing, the art of engraving figures on gems.—adj. Gem′meous, pertaining to gems.—n. Gem′mery, gems generally.—adj. Gem′my, full of gems, brilliant. [A.S. gim; Old High Ger. gimma—L. gemma, a bud.]
Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡
-
gem
A breakfast muffin. With the newly married, syn. for "a precious stone."
Part of speech
🔤Pronunciation
Word frequency
Sign Language
Your last searches
Last searches
Advertising
Jump to
Advertising