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ruby

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈruːbi/

ruby means: A valuable red stone used in rings and other jewellery.

noun

RED GEMB2

A valuable red stone used in rings and other jewellery.

  • Her ring contains a ruby.
  • The necklace was set with rubies.
  • Is that a real ruby?

Common phrases: ruby ring, ruby necklace, ruby pendant

RED COLOURC1

A rich, deep red colour.

  • The wine was a deep ruby.
  • She chose ruby for the curtains.
  • The sky turned from ruby to purple.

Similar words: deep red

Common phrases: deep ruby, ruby red

Questions about ruby

What does ruby mean?

A valuable red stone used in rings and other jewellery.

What is ruby in other languages?

Türkçe: yakut · Español: rubí · Français: rubis · Deutsch: Rubin · Italiano: rubino · 日本語: ルビー

How do you pronounce ruby?

It is pronounced /ˈruːbi/.

How do you use ruby in a sentence?

Her ring contains a ruby. The necklace was set with rubies.

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