What does BIJOU mean?
Word: bijou
Part of Speech: noun, adjective
Definition:
- noun: a small, elegant, and delicately worked piece of jewelry
- adjective: small and elegant
Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈbiˌʒu/
- UK: /ˈbiːʒuː/
Origin and Usage:
- The word "bijou" comes from the French word "bijou" meaning "jewel". It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to describe a small and elegant piece of jewelry. Later, in the 19th century, it was also used to describe small and elegant objects or places, such as a bijou theater or a bijou apartment.
Synonyms:
- jewel
- bauble
- trinket
- knickknack
- ornament
Related Words:
- bejew
- bojie
- jiboa
- jibbs
- joins
Example Sentences:
- She wore a beautiful bijou on her necklace.
- The hotel room was small but bijou.
- The theater was a bijou gem in the heart of the city.