Emerald
ˈɛm(ə)rəld
Definitions
2 meaningsA precious stone of a rich green color.
ˈɛm(ə)rəld
A precious gemstone of green color.
The queen's crown was adorned with emeralds and rubies.
💡 Simply: An emerald is a beautiful, green jewel that people often wear in rings or necklaces. Imagine finding a really shiny, green candy - it’s almost as exciting as an emerald!
👶 For kids: An emerald is a pretty green rock that can be used to make jewelry!
More Examples
The emerald glow of the forest captivated the hikers.
He inherited an emerald necklace from his grandmother.
How It's Used
"She wore an emerald ring on her finger."
"Emeralds are a variety of the mineral beryl."
Having the green color of an emerald; a brilliant green.
ˈɛm(ə)rəld
Having a rich, green color like that of an emerald.
The emerald forest was a sight to behold.
💡 Simply: Imagine looking at a forest that's super, super green. That bright, rich green color? That's like emerald green!
👶 For kids: Something that is emerald is the same color as the pretty green stone!
More Examples
The emerald green of the sea promised cool relief.
She painted the walls in an emerald hue.
How It's Used
"The emerald leaves of the trees shimmered in the sunlight."
"Her eyes were an emerald green."
From Old French *esmeralde* (12th century), from Medieval Latin *smaragdus*, from Latin *smaragdus*, from Ancient Greek σμάραγδος (smáragdos), of Semitic origin, perhaps from Hebrew *ʾēvārāq* (sparkling gem).
Used since the 14th century to describe the gemstone and its color.
Memory tip
Think of the vibrant green color and the expensive sparkle!