B1
jewel vs jewelry
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| jewelnoun/ˈdʒuː.əl/ | Meaning a valuable stone, such as a diamond, often cut and used in jewelry | Goes with precious jewel | Example Thieves broke into the shop and stole jewels worth over a million dollars. |
| jewelrynoun/ˈdʒuː.əl.ri/ | Meaning small decorative things such as rings and necklaces that people wear | Goes with — | Example She keeps her gold jewelry in a small wooden box on her dresser. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The box was full of precious .