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pinchbeck

Pronunciation: [ˈpɪnʧˌbɛk]

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Learn how to use pinchbeck in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “material”

(noun) a type of cheap imitation metal that looks like gold but isn't real gold. It's used to make jewelry and other items that look fancy but are not valuable.

Example

She loved wearing her pinchbeck necklace because it looked beautiful.

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He realized too late that the pinchbeck ring was just a fake and not worth much.

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Is this necklace made of pinchbeck or real gold?

Context: “quality”

(adjective) describes something that seems to be good or important but is actually worthless or of poor quality. It's like having something that looks nice but doesn't really work well.

Example

The pinchbeck performance made the audience laugh, even if it wasn't perfect.

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The pinchbeck argument didn’t convince anyone because it was filled with flaws.

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Why do some people consider that idea to be pinchbeck?

How to pronounce pinchbeck

Pronunciation: [ˈpɪnʧˌbɛk]

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