The meaning of RUBY is a precious stone that is a red corundum. How to use ruby in a sentence.

Ruby is a pinkish -red to blood-red gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). Ruby is one of the most popular traditional jewelry gems and is very durable.

RUBY definition: 1. a transparent, dark red precious stone, often used in jewellery: 2. a dark red colour: 3…. Learn more.

RUBY definition: a red variety of corundum, used as a gem. See examples of ruby used in a sentence.

Something that is ruby is dark red in colour. ...a glass of ruby-red Cabernet Sauvignon. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

A ruby is a gemstone that's usually a deep red. You can also describe things that are this same red color as ruby, like Dorothy's ruby slippers. Rubies are one of four types of precious stones — the others …

1. A red, translucent variety of the mineral corundum, highly valued as a precious stone. 2. Something, such as a watch bearing, that is made from a ruby. 3. A dark or deep red to deep purplish red.

There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word ruby, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

RUBY meaning: 1 : a deep red stone that is used in jewelry; 2 : a dark red color

Ruby definition: A deep red, translucent variety of the mineral corundum, highly valued as a precious stone.