Sapphires Meaning in English
word · lemma: sapphire
ˈsæfaɪɝz
SAF-eye-erz
sˈæfaɪəz
SAF-eye-uhz
Definition
Sapphires are precious gemstones, usually blue, valued for their beauty and used in jewelry.
Usage & Nuances
"Sapphires" is always plural in this form, referring to more than one sapphire. Most commonly refers to the blue variety—other colors exist but are rare. "Sapphire" is commonly used in jewelry and can describe the gemstone or the deep blue color.
Spanish: zafirosPortuguese (BR): safirasPortuguese (PT): safirasChinese (Simplified): 蓝宝石Chinese (Traditional): 藍寶石Hindi: नीलमArabic: الياقوت الأزرقBengali: নীলামণিRussian: сапфирыJapanese: サファイアVietnamese: ngọc bíchKorean: 사파이어Turkish: safirUrdu: نیلمIndonesian: safir
Example Sentences
The crown was decorated with sapphires.
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My ring has two small sapphires and a diamond.
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She collects rare sapphires from different countries.
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Did you know some sapphires can actually be pink or green?
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The light shining through the sapphires gave the necklace a magical look.
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He surprised her with earrings full of tiny sapphires for their anniversary.
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