crown jewel

noun

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1
crown jewels plural : the jewels (such as the crown and scepter) belonging to a sovereign's regalia
2
: the most attractive or valuable one of a collection or group

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The painting is the crown jewel of the museum's collection. one of the company's crown jewels
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Shakira If World Cup songs had a crown jewel, this might be it. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The program’s crown jewel is its unlimited same-day delivery on orders of $35 or more. — Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 22 June 2026 An estimated 20 objects were snatched from the institution, in a country still reeling from the dramatic theft of its crown jewels from the Louvre in October. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 In 12 days, Iran lost most of its air defenses, missiles, launchers and plants; the echelon of its military command; and its crown jewel nuclear facilities along with its leading nuclear scientists. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crown jewel

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of crown jewel was in 1643

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“Crown jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crown%20jewel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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