Gem Definition & Meaning
gem
- noun
- art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
- a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry; "he had the gem set in a ring for his wife"; "she had jewels made of all the rarest stones"
- a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry
- a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
- a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
"Gem" in song lyrics
See how gem is used in real songs:
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"Seven headed gem"
4th Pyramid — War With Orcs -
"I'll decapitate your men, take your pen, spit a sacred gem"
7L & Esoteric — Play it Cool -
"Instead I'm in the Club Gem"
Ali — Serious (Bonus Track)
Words that rhyme with gem
Usage tips for "gem"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gem" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gem to find words that pair well.
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- What does gem mean?
- art highly prized for its beauty or perfection a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry; "he had the gem set in a ring for his wife"; "she had jewels made of all the rarest stones" a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
- What part of speech is gem?
- Gem is a noun.
- How many definitions does gem have?
- Gem has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).