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Meaning of "rhinestone" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RHINESTONE

Translation of French caillou du Rhin, referring to Strasbourg, where such gems were made.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RHINESTONE

rhinestone  [ˈraɪnˌstəʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RHINESTONE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rhinestone is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RHINESTONE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

rhinestone

Rhinestone

A rhinestone, paste or diamante is a diamond simulant made from rock crystal, glass or acrylic. Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine, hence the name, although some were also found in areas like the Alps. The availability was greatly increased in the 18th century when the Alsatian jeweller Georg Friedrich Strass had the idea to imitate diamonds by coating the lower side of glass with metal powder. Hence, rhinestones are called strass in many European languages. Rhinestones can be used as imitations of diamonds, and some manufacturers even manage to reproduce the glistening effect real diamonds have in the sun. In 1955, the Aurora Borealis, a thin, vacuum-sputtered metallic coating applied to crystal stones to produce an iridescent effect, was introduced by Swarovski. Aurora Borealis tends to reflect whatever color is worn near it, and it is named after the Aurora Borealis atmospheric phenomenon, also known as the "Northern Lights". Similar treatments are Aqua aura and "Flame aura". Typically, crystal rhinestones have been used on costumes, apparel and jewelry.

Definition of rhinestone in the English dictionary

The definition of rhinestone in the dictionary is an imitation gem made of paste.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RHINESTONE


amazonstone
ˈæməzənˌstəʊn
brownstone
ˈbraʊnˌstəʊn
cornstone
ˈkɔːnˌstəʊn
greenstone
ˈɡriːnˌstəʊn
gunstone
ˈɡʌnˌstəʊn
hornstone
ˈhɔːnˌstəʊn
ironstone
ˈaɪənˌstəʊn
logan-stone
ˈləʊɡənˌstəʊn
milestone
ˈmaɪlˌstəʊn
minestone
ˈmaɪnˌstəʊn
moonstone
ˈmuːnˌstəʊn
quernstone
ˈkwɜːnˌstəʊn
rottenstone
ˈrɒtənˌstəʊn
spleenstone
ˈspliːnˌstəʊn
sunstone
ˈsʌnˌstəʊn
swinestone
ˈswaɪnˌstəʊn
tinstone
ˈtɪnˌstəʊn
turnstone
ˈtɜːnˌstəʊn
veinstone
ˈveɪnˌstəʊn
whinstone
ˈwɪnˌstəʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RHINESTONE

rhinal
Rhine
Rhine Palatinate
Rhine wine
Rhineland
Rhineland-Palatinate
rhinencephala
rhinencephalic
rhinencephalon
rhinitic
rhinitides
rhinitis
rhino
rhino horn
rhinoceri
rhinocerical
rhinoceros
rhinoceros beetle
rhinoceros bird
rhinoceros horn

WORDS THAT END LIKE RHINESTONE

birthstone
Blackstone
cobblestone
cornerstone
firestone
Gladstone
hearthstone
histone
keystone
kill two birds with one stone
limestone
Livingstone
Maidstone
rolling stone
sandstone
stepping stone
stone
tombstone
tone
touchstone
Yellowstone

Synonyms and antonyms of rhinestone in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «rhinestone» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RHINESTONE

Find out the translation of rhinestone to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rhinestone from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rhinestone» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

水钻
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rhinestone
570 millions of speakers

English

rhinestone
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्फटिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حجر الراين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

горный хрусталь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

strass
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাঁচ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

faux diamant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rhinestone
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Strass
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラインストーン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rhinestone
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rhinestone
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Rhinestone
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्फटिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yapay elmas
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

strass
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rhinestone
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гірський кришталь
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

stras
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

rhinestone
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Strass
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rhinestone
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rhinestone
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rhinestone

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RHINESTONE»

The term «rhinestone» is very widely used and occupies the 17.146 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RHINESTONE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «rhinestone» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «rhinestone» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rhinestone

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RHINESTONE»

Discover the use of rhinestone in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rhinestone and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rhinestone cowboy: an autobiography
Rhinestone Cowboy is his personal gift of thanks to the millions who have supported him through decades of good times and bad - and to the vast new audience who have grown to know him through his frequent appearances on cable television's ...
Glen Campbell, Tom Carter, 1994
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Vintage Jewelry: A Price and Identification Guide, 1920-1940s
Features more than 1,000 pieces of old white metal and rhinestone jewelry from the 1920s-1940s. Explains the fashion trends that influenced the designs and offers price and identification data.
Leigh Leshner, 2002
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The Rhinestone Sisterhood: A Journey Through Small Town ...
The Rhinestone Sisterhood takes us deep into the world of small-town festival queens to capture the true story of four “sisters of the sash”—the Frog, Fur, Cotton, and Cattle Queens of Louisiana—and their quest to win the ultimate ...
David Valdes Greenwood, 2010
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Rhinestone Flip Flops
This is a story filled with hilarious, heartwarming moments, and is sure to be enjoyed by readers from 18 to 108!
Ari Dean, 2008
5
The Cat in the Rhinestone Suit
From John Carter Cash, a rootin’, toe tappin’ tale that’s sure to be a hoot—with a great lesson to boot! In this humorous story, the cat in the rhinestone suit is out to settle a score with his arch nemesis, a snake named Del Moore.
John Carter Cash, 2012
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A Rhinestone Button
It was a rhinestone button, tight in his first. A new thing, to know what he wanted. He looked off to the side, at the fence posts crowned with rocks as if the weight anchored the posts from floating off. “Crystal told me you and Darren split,” he said.
Gail Anderson-Dargatz, 2011
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Rhinestone Cowgirl
[BookStrand Cowboy Romance] Poppy Dumphy is Beverly Hills born and bred, and she has everything money can buy—except a connection with her father.
Denise Belinda McDonald
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Rhinestone Jesus: Saying Yes to God When Sparkly, Safe Faith ...
rhinestone. Jesus. People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. elisabeth kübler-ross it was my First day ...
Kristen Welch, 2014
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Nudie: The Rodeo Tailor
The Cars 6. Nudie and Bobbie 7. Hollywood Cowboys 8. Movies and TV 9. Everything for the Horse and Rider 10. Parties 11. Men Without Shirts, Big Hair, Cool Cats 12. Nudie and His Mandolin 13. Family 14. Nudie Now About the Authors
Jamie Lee Nudie, Mary Lynn Cabrall, 2004
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Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2010 Price Guide
flower w/a rhinestone center, 1 1/2x2" ......................... $35-55 Pin, enameled goldplate, crystal & rhinestone, designed as a flower spray, each flower w/a large oval red crystal center, green enameled leaves & clear crystals & rhinestone trim,  ...
Dan Brownell, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RHINESTONE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rhinestone is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rhinestone Cowboy, Crush of News Sends CNN to the Top
For the second time in two months, CNN has been number one in cable news for four consecutive days in the A25-54 demo. According to Nielsen data, CNN ... «TVNewser, Jun 15»
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The Original Rhinestone Cowboy's Glittery Home Will Be …
In the late 1970s, Loy Bowlin in McComb, Mississippi, styled himself as the “Original Rhinestone Cowboy.” From his slate-blue 1967 Cadillac to his dentures, ... «Hyperallergic, Jun 15»
3
Kacey Musgraves Announces 2015 Country & Western Rhinestone
Rhinestones? Check. Kacey Musgraves? Check. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has announced the Kacey Musgraves Country & Western Rhinestone ... «The Boot, Jun 15»
4
COUNTRY TIMES: Glen Campbell, the Rhinestone Cowboy, and …
Even after the show was canceled, Mr. Campbell found success with musical hits (“Southern Nights,” “Rhinestone Cowboy”) and television appearances. «Washington Times, Jun 15»
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See Glen Campbell's Famous Fans Celebrate the Anniversary of …
"Rhinestone Cowboy" peaked at No. 1 on both Billboard's Hot Country and Hot 100 charts, the first song to do so simultaneously since Jimmy Dean's "Big Bad ... «People Magazine, May 15»
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Cannes Film Festival: 'Rhinestone flats' or heels — what a woman …
At a showing of Carol last night, several women were turned away for wearing what Screen reports were 'rhinestone flats' because they didn't meet the ... «The Independent, May 15»
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Celebrate “Rhinestone Cowboy” with a montage of clips from …
Soon it will be 40 years since Glen Campbell released his version of Larry Weiss' “Rhinestone Cowboy.” What better way to commemorate this anniversary than ... «A.V. Club Denver/Boulder, Apr 15»
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Glen Campbell Releases 40th Anniversary Edition of 'Rhinestone
Glen Campbell's iconic 1975 album Rhinestone Cowboy was a career-changing project for the superstar, and now it's been given the deluxe treatment for a new ... «Taste of Country, Apr 15»
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Listen to Glen Campbell's rare B-side “Record Collector's Dream”
Later this month, an expanded version of Glen Campbell's Rhinestone Cowboy will be released in honor of the album's 40th anniversary. In addition to the ... «Consequence of Sound, Mar 15»
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The toll Alzheimer's disease has taken on the Rhinestone Cowboy
Just ask Kim Campbell, wife of singer Glen Campbell, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2011 and now lives in a memory care community in Nashville. «Dallas Morning News, Feb 15»

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