Gem

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛm/

Gem (noun)

  1. a valuable stone used in jewelry, like a diamond or ruby.
  2. something very special or valuable that is not easily noticed.
  3. a person who is very good or talented at something.

Examples

  • The jeweler examined the gem under bright light.
  • She wore a necklace with a sparkling gem.

Common collocations: sparkling gem, rare gem, cut a gem, discover a gem, hidden gem

Synonyms of Gem

Formal

Neutral

Informal