Definition of RHINESTONE

rhinestone

Plural: rhinestones

Noun

  • an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste
  • An artificial diamond, strass.

Adj

  • Made of or encrusted with rhinestones.

Verb

  • To decorate with rhinestones.

Examples

  • "Karl wore a cowboy hat with a rhinestone hatband when he played his country and western gigs."
  • "Lucinda sewed rhinestones into her scarf to add a bit of flair."

Origin / Etymology

From Rhine + stone; a calque of French caillou du Rhin (“Rhine pebble”).

Synonyms

strass

Scrabble Score: 13

rhinestone: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
rhinestone: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rhinestone: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

rhinestone is a valid Words With Friends word