Ruby - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈruːbɪ|  American pronunciation of the word ruby
Brit.  |ˈruːbɪ|  British pronunciation of the word ruby

noun

- a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
- a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers
- a deep and vivid red color (syn: crimson)

adjective

- of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies (syn: blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, crimson, red, reddish, ruddy, scarlet)

Extra examples

The ruby was once possessed by an ancient queen.

The ruby was surrounded by a ring of diamond.

One thickness of ruby paper on one thickness of orange paper superimposed.

They danced to Ruby Newman's orchestra (=the orchestra was playing).

Ruby blew out all her candles at one go.

Word forms

noun
singular: ruby
plural: rubies
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