garnet

[ˈɡɑːrnɪt]

garnet Definition

  • 1a hard, dark red or reddish-brown semiprecious stone consisting of a group of silicate minerals
  • 2a deep red color

Using garnet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "garnet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a necklace with a large garnet pendant.

  • Example

    The sunset painted the sky in shades of garnet and gold.

  • Example

    The ring was set with a large garnet surrounded by diamonds.

garnet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for garnet

Phrases with garnet

  • a deep red color, similar to that of a garnet stone

    Example

    She painted her front door in a beautiful garnet red color.

  • a type of sandpaper that uses garnet particles as an abrasive material

    Example

    He used garnet paper to sand down the rough edges of the wooden table.

  • a sweet and sour sauce made with pomegranate juice, vinegar, and sugar

    Example

    The chef served the duck with a delicious garnet sauce.

Origins of garnet

from Middle English 'gernet', from Old French 'grenat', from Latin 'granatus', meaning 'grainy'

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Summary: garnet in Brief

A 'garnet' [ˈɡɑːrnɪt] is a hard, dark red or reddish-brown semiprecious stone consisting of a group of silicate minerals. It can also refer to a deep red color, as in 'The sunset painted the sky in shades of garnet and gold.' Other uses include 'garnet paper,' a type of sandpaper that uses garnet particles as an abrasive material, and 'garnet sauce,' a sweet and sour sauce made with pomegranate juice, vinegar, and sugar.

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