jade

[dʒeɪd]

jade Definition

  • 1a hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consisting of the minerals jadeite or nephrite
  • 2a worn-out, broken-down, or worthless horse

Using jade: Examples

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

  • Example

    The statue was made of jade.

  • Example

    She wore a necklace made of jade beads.

  • Example

    He bought a pair of jade earrings for his wife.

  • Example

    The old jade couldn't run anymore.

jade Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jade

Idioms Using jade

  • a worn-out, broken-down, or worthless horse

    Example

    The old jade couldn't run anymore.

  • a lack of appreciation for new or different tastes, often due to overindulgence or excessive familiarity with a particular type of food or drink

    Example

    After eating nothing but fast food for years, he developed a jaded palate and couldn't appreciate gourmet cuisine.

  • jade-eyed

    having green eyes

    Example

    She had striking jade-eyed beauty.

Phrases with jade

  • a succulent plant with small pink or white flowers, native to South Africa and often grown as a houseplant

    Example

    She has a beautiful jade plant in her living room.

  • a beauty tool used for facial massage, made of jade stone

    Example

    She uses a jade roller to reduce puffiness on her face.

  • a pale green color with a bluish tinge, resembling the color of jade stone

    Example

    She painted her bedroom walls in a soothing jade green color.

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Summary: jade in Brief

The term 'jade' [dʒeɪd] refers to a hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements, such as jewelry or statues. It can also refer to a worn-out, broken-down, or worthless horse. 'Jade' extends into phrases like 'jade plant,' and idioms like 'old jade,' denoting a worthless horse, and 'jaded palate,' referring to a lack of appreciation for new tastes.

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