rhinestone

noun

rhine·​stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn How to pronounce rhinestone (audio)
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
rhinestoned adjective

Examples of rhinestone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The large scale canvas features a woman on an interior chaise lounge in repose and with glittering rhinestone accents that make the oil and acrylic pastiche glitter and glimmer. Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024 A touch of sparkle came from the black rhinestones beaded waistline on her dress, as well as De Beers jewelry. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 The skirt underneath, the rhinestones, the twigs, that was all Amanda Tori Meating. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2024 With voluminous hair and a sparkly outfit, Cyrus’ performance aimed for the charmingly over-the-top glitz of godmother Dolly Parton, but the vibe was more sweaty Vegas spectacle than ’80s rhinestone kitsch. Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 5 Feb. 2024 Similarly, Ashanti rocked pink, rhinestone nails, too. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 2 Jan. 2024 This symbol, whether rendered in paste or platinum, rhinestones or real stones, is the absolute embodiment of a serious love token. Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2024 Sparkling like a rhinestone in the rough, Ponyboi stands out amid a lineup of cartoon gangsters, tough-guy dealers and gum-smacking prostitutes — lowlifes recycled from a hundred late-night cable movies with superficially similar plots. Peter Debruge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2024 Gates complemented her accessories with a nude-colored slip dress that featured a rhinestone overlay and wore her hair slicked back into a sleek bun. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Rhine River

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhinestone was in 1890

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“Rhinestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinestone. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rhinestone

noun
rhine·​stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn How to pronounce rhinestone (audio)
: 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

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