gem

noun
UK: /dʒem/
US: /dʒem/

  1. A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished.

    1. She has a gem on her ring.
    2. The museum displays a priceless gem from ancient Egypt.

  2. A highly valued or much-loved person or thing.

    1. He is a real gem, always ready to help.
    2. This little café is a hidden gem in the neighborhood offering delicious food.

Synonyms

jewel treasure masterpiece find
gem transitive-verb

  1. To adorn or decorate with gems.

    1. She will gem the crown.
    2. The artist decided to gem the statue with precious stones enhancing its beauty.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gem" in English means: A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished., A highly valued or much-loved person or thing..

The phonetic transcription of "gem" is /dʒem/ in British English and /dʒem/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gem": jewel, treasure, masterpiece, find.

Example usage of "gem": "She has a gem on her ring.". More examples on the page.