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jewel casket

jewel casket

6.1
A small decorative box that holds valuable things like rings or necklaces
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒuːəl ˈkæskɪt/
translation icon : joyero
  • The antique jewel casket was beautifully crafted.

Examples

  • The ornate jewel casket was lined with blue velvet and decorated with silver filigree.

  • They presented the queen with a golden jewel casket on the occasion of her coronation.

  • She kept her grandmother’s pearls in a beautiful jewel casket on her dresser.

  • She placed her ring in a jewel casket.

  • The antique jewel casket was beautifully adorned with intricate carvings.

  • She opened the jewel casket to reveal the delicate necklaces inside.

  • He carefully placed the ring in the jewel casket to keep it safe.

Synonyms

casket
vsjewel casket
28 4.4

A small decorated box for holding jewels or other valuables

has the same meaning but highlights a decorative rather than ornate look

How Decorative

jewel casket
6.1
display case
12 2.4
box
∞ 1.0
pouch
72 2.1

Surface Forms

jewel casket singular
jewel caskets plural

Morphology

jewel + casket

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from the constituents: 'jewel' (precious stone) + 'casket' (small decorative box), so it denotes a box for holding jewels. This straightforward noun–noun compound follows common cross-linguistic patterns and would be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

The phrase jewel casket gives a clear image: a small, decorated box where jewels are kept and casket means a box for treasures. That's why it means 'a small box for holding jewels or other valuables'.