sapphire

noun
UK: /ˈsæfaɪər/
US: /ˈsæfaɪər/

  1. A precious, typically blue gemstone.

    1. She has a sapphire ring on her finger.
    2. The deep blue sapphire in her necklace sparkled in the light.

  2. A deep blue color, resembling that of a sapphire gemstone.

    1. The sea was a beautiful sapphire color today.
    2. He painted the walls a vibrant sapphire to brighten the room.

Synonyms

gem jewel cerulean azure
sapphire adjective

  1. Having a deep blue color like that of a sapphire.

    1. The sapphire sky was clear and bright.
    2. The bird had sapphire eyes that stood out vividly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sapphire" in English means: A precious, typically blue gemstone., A deep blue color, resembling that of a sapphire gemstone..

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

Synonyms for "sapphire": gem, jewel, cerulean, azure.

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