Cool MateMeaning of Ruby
A precious red gemstone often used in jewelry and ornaments.
In simple words: A red gemstone used in jewelry.
Ruby in a sentence
- She wore a beautiful ruby pendant around her neck.
- The ring was adorned with a large ruby in the center.
- In programming, Ruby is known for its simplicity and productivity.
- During the auction, the rare ruby fetched a high price.
- Many cultures believe that rubies bring good fortune and protection.
How to use Ruby
Typically used in the context of gemstones, jewelry, or programming (Ruby as a language). Avoid in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a ruby as the color red and imagine a sparkling red ring.
Related words
Collocations with Ruby
- ruby gemstone
- ruby necklace
- ruby color
- ruby ring
- ruby programming language
Synonyms for Ruby
- gemstone
- jewel
- precious stone
- ruby red stone
Common mistakes with Ruby
- Confusion with 'rubies' as the plural; 'ruby' can be singular or part of a different context.
- Mixing up Ruby the gemstone with Ruby the programming language.
- Mispronouncing the word as 'ruby' instead of /ˈruːbi/.
Ruby appears in
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Frequently asked questions about Ruby
What does Ruby mean?
A red gemstone used in jewelry.
What is the definition of Ruby?
A precious red gemstone often used in jewelry and ornaments.
How do you use Ruby in a sentence?
She wore a beautiful ruby pendant around her neck.
Can you give another example of Ruby?
The ring was adorned with a large ruby in the center.
What are synonyms for Ruby?
Common alternatives include gemstone, jewel, precious stone, ruby red stone.
What words go with Ruby?
It commonly pairs with ruby gemstone, ruby necklace, ruby color, ruby ring, ruby programming language.
What are common mistakes when using Ruby?
Confusion with 'rubies' as the plural; 'ruby' can be singular or part of a different context. Mixing up Ruby the gemstone with Ruby the programming language. Mispronouncing the word as 'ruby' instead of /ˈruːbi/.
How do you pronounce Ruby?
US: //ˈruːbi//, UK: //ˈruːbi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ruby?
Typically used in the context of gemstones, jewelry, or programming (Ruby as a language). Avoid in overly formal writing.