Ruby

Pronunciation: /ˈruːbi/

Definitions of ruby

noun a precious stone consisting of corundum in color varieties varying from deep crimson or purple to pale rose

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a beautiful ruby necklace for my mother's birthday.

A2 She wore a stunning ruby ring on her index finger.

B1 The ruby gemstone is known for its deep red color and rarity.

B2 The ruby in her pendant was said to bring good luck and prosperity.

C1 The jeweler carefully set the ruby in a gold setting to enhance its brilliance.

C2 The museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts adorned with precious rubies.

Examples of ruby in a Sentence

formal The ruby gemstone is known for its deep red color and rarity.

informal I love wearing my ruby necklace, it always adds a pop of color to my outfit.

slang That party was so ruby, everyone was dancing and having a great time.

figurative Her lips were as red as rubies, a striking contrast to her pale skin.

Grammatical Forms of ruby

• past tense: rubied
• plural: rubies
• comparative: rubier
• superlative: rubyest
• present tense: ruby
• future tense: will ruby
• perfect tense: have rubied
• continuous tense: is rubying
• singular: ruby
• positive degree: ruby
• infinitive: to ruby
• gerund: rubying
• participle: rubied

Origin and Evolution of ruby

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ruby' comes from the Latin word 'rubeus', which means red.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ruby' has come to specifically refer to a precious red gemstone, known for its vibrant color and value.