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TOEFL BNC: 16599 COCA: 17213

sapphire

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
sapphire /ˈsæˌfajɚ/ noun
plural sapphires
sapphire
/ˈsæˌfajɚ/
noun
plural sapphires
Learner's definition of SAPPHIRE
[count, noncount] : a clear, usually deep blue jewel蓝宝石 see color picture on this page
[noncount] : a deep blue color宝石蓝;深蓝色
TOEFL BNC: 16599 COCA: 17213

sapphire

noun

sap·​phire ˈsa-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce sapphire (audio)
1
a
: a gem variety of corundum in transparent or translucent crystals of a color other than red
especially : one of a transparent rich blue
b
: a gem of such corundum
2
: a deep purplish-blue color
sapphire adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The timepiece is topped by a flat sapphire crystal that protects its OLED display. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022 In addition to Kate and Diana, the Queen Mother had a blue sapphire engagement ring as does Princess Anne. Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 This one was made in 1982, and was part of the first series to be made with sapphire crystals. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2021 Ever since Kate Middleton showed off her dazzling sapphire engagement ring back in 2010, her fashion choices have been under close scrutiny. Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 8 June 2022 Notably, Diana paired the earrings with a sapphire and pearl chocker during a visit to Ottawa, Canada in 1991, and again at the Met Gala in 1996. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 2 June 2022 Each model’s case also varies from 18-karat white gold and sapphire, as seen in the Uranus model, to a mysterious black DLC Titanium and Sapphire combo that’s used for the Neptune and Saturn figures. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2022 All of this is visible through the watch’s sapphire case back. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2022 There, Indrajith presented Amrit with a sapphire engagement ring and asked her to be his wife. Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 5 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English safir, from Anglo-French, from Latin sapphirus, from Greek sappheiros, perhaps of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew sappīr sapphire

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sapphire was in the 13th century
TOEFL BNC: 16599 COCA: 17213

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