birthstone

noun

birth·​stone ˈbərth-ˌstōn How to pronounce birthstone (audio)
: a gemstone associated symbolically with the month of one's birth

Examples of birthstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Here's what to know about March birthstones, including their colors and symbolism. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024 The Olympic swimmer said the wedding colors were blue and green, which happen to be both of their birthstone colors. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Dec. 2023 February birthstone The birthstone for February is the amethyst. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 The color scheme focused on emerald green and navy blue in a nod to Manuel and Franklin's respective birthstones — peridot and blue sapphire — as well as touches of ivory and gold. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023 Find it on Amazon The Perfect Accessory Gift: A Chic Bracelet Personalize your gift with this Bracelet featuring a birthstone. Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023 The ring, in fact, is probably the biggest style statement from the bash, as many speculate the opal (the birthstone of her Libra football beau) is surrounded by blue topaz (the Sagittarius singer's birth stone). Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023 The bling boasts several blue topaz surrounding a large opal, and is reportedly a gift from the musician’s boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, as the two gems happen to be the pair’s respective birthstones. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2023 October 2023 Ace of Cups: Libra, the month of October is bringing you more than just birthday celebrations—although wearing your birthstone can help remind you of how special this time of the year is. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birthstone was in 1874

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“Birthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthstone. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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birthstone

noun
birth·​stone -ˌstōn How to pronounce birthstone (audio)
: a gemstone associated with the month of one's birth

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