bijouterie

noun

Definition of bijouterienext
as in jewelry
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body We strolled down a Paris street lined with vendors selling all types of tourist bijouteries.

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Recent Examples of bijouterie At the Studio City market, Sunrise Organic Farm — a relatively new entrant into the game of fruit and vegetable musical chairs that is the Southern California farmers market system — has had tables loaded with cherry toms like a bijouterie counter. — Amy Scattergoodstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bijouterie
  1. jewelry
  2. accessory
Noun
  • Idyllwild Set at 5,400 feet in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild charms visitors with its art galleries, shops (pottery, glasswork, jewelry, and more), and walkable main street, North Circle Drive.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • The jewelry designer and mother of two had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation and took Tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence.
    — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of jewelry
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  • The designer recently also unveiled a Net-a-porter exclusive footwear capsule with Manolo Blahnik, which combines Blahnik’s craftsmanship across shoes and accessories with Wickstead’s feminine and detailed approach to womenswear.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • That means all the important stuff, along with some smaller accessories like weather-resistant furniture covers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Definition of accessory

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“Bijouterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bijouterie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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