jewel box

noun

Synonyms of jewel boxnext
1
: a small box or case designed to hold jewelry
2
: a thin plastic case for a CD or DVD

called also jewel case

3
: something (such as a theater) of exquisite or ornate design

Examples of jewel box in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jewel box was in 1552

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“Jewel box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20box. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

jewel box

noun
: a thin plastic case for a CD or DVD

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