English Words Starting With J

• jeunesse doree

  nounC2
  /ˌʒɜːnes ˈdɔːreɪ/The wealthy, fashionable, and often pleasure-seeking young people of an era, typically from privileged or aristocratic backgrounds.
• jeux d’esprit

  nounC2
  /ˌʒɜː dɛˈspriː/A clever or witty play on words, thought, or expression; a display of verbal or intellectual cleverness.
• jevons

  nounC2
  /ˈdʒɛvənz/An economic concept describing a situation where increased efficiency in resource use can paradoxically lead to higher overall consumption of that resource.
• jew

  adjectivenounverb-transitiveB1
  /dʒuː/A person whose religion is Judaism or who is descended from the ancient Hebrew people of Israel.
• jew lizard

  nounExtremely rare (almost never used)
  /ˈdʒuː ˌlɪz.əd/An imaginary or humorous creature, often used in children's stories or whimsical contexts; not a recognized zoological term.
• jew's-ear

  nounVery Low
  /ˌdʒuːz ˈɪə/An edible, gelatinous fungus that grows on wood, especially elder trees, noted for its ear-like shape and reddish-brown colour.
• jew's-harp

  nounlow
  /ˈdʒuːz hɑːp/A small musical instrument consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo tongue attached to a frame, played by placing it against the mouth and plucking the tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity to produce different tones.
• jew-baiting

  nounLow
  /ˈdʒuː ˌbeɪt.ɪŋ/Hostile persecution, harassment, or provocation directed specifically at Jews because of their Jewish identity.
• jewel

  nounverbverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈdʒuːəl/A precious stone, typically a single crystal, that is cut and polished and used in personal adornment.
• jewel block

  nounVery Low / Obscure
  /ˈdʒuːəl blɒk/A specialized pulley block on a sailing ship, typically smaller than other blocks and used for light, fine-tuning tasks on running rigging.
• jewel box

  nounB2
  /ˈdʒuːəl bɒks/A small, decorative box used for storing jewellery.
• jewel case

  nounB2
  /ˈdʒuːəl keɪs/A small, rigid, protective container for storing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc, typically made of transparent plastic.
• jeweler

  nounB1
  /ˈdʒuːələ(r)/A person who designs, makes, repairs, or sells jewelry and other items set with precious stones and metals.
• jeweler's saw frame

  nounLow / Technical
  /ˈdʒuːələz sɔː freɪm/A U-shaped metal frame designed to hold a thin, fine-toothed saw blade, used in jewelry making for intricate cutting work.
• jewelers' putty

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdʒuː.ə.ləz ˈpʌ.ti/A specific type of soft, pliable adhesive compound, typically a mixture of wax and oil, used temporarily in jewelry work for holding gemstones in place during setting or repair.
• jewelfish

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒuː.əl.fɪʃ/A small, brightly coloured freshwater fish, often kept in aquariums.
• jeweller

  nounB1
  /ˈdʒuːələ/A person or company that makes, sells, or repairs jewellery and watches.
• jeweller's rouge

  nounC2/Technical
  /ˈdʒuːələz ˈruːʒ/A fine iron oxide powder used as a mild abrasive for polishing precious metals and gems to a high shine.
• jewellery

  nounB1
  /ˈdʒuːəlri/Personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metals.
• jewelry

  nounB1
  /ˈdʒuːəlri/Personal ornaments made from precious metals and gemstones, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets.

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