Definition of gem

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • gem is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • gem is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • gem is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of gem


  • a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. jewel
    2. precious stone
  • a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. jewel
  • a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry (noun)

    Examples

    1. he had the gem set in a ring for his wife

    Synonyms

    1. gemstone
    2. stone
  • art highly prized for its beauty or perfection (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. treasure
  • a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. muffin

See definition of gem in Merriam Webster