sapphire
nounUK /ˈsæf.aɪ.ər/
US /ˈsæf.aɪ.ɚ/
A sapphire is a beautiful blue stone that people use to make jewelry.
She wore a ring with a bright blue sapphire on her finger.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A deep, bright blue color.
The evening sky turned a rich sapphire as the sun went down.
3. Something that looks like a sapphire, such as a blue gem or a blue bird.
A tiny sapphire bird landed on the branch outside our window.
4. A very hard mineral used in some tools and watches.
The watch has a small sapphire inside to keep it working smoothly.