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ruby

Pronunciation: [ˈruːbi]

Word

Context: "jewelry"

(noun) a precious red gemstone often used in rings, necklaces, and other jewelry. Rubies are valuable because they are beautiful and strong.

Example

She wore a stunning ruby necklace that sparkled in the light.

Example

The necklace didn’t have any rubies; it was made of fake jewels instead.

Example

Do you know how much a real ruby costs?

Context: "color"

(noun) a deep red color similar to that of the gemstone. Like the bright red you see in strawberries or cherries.

Example

The dress she chose was a beautiful ruby color that matched her eyes.

Example

His tie was not ruby; it was more of a dull brown.

Example

What shade would you call that ruby color?

Context: "programming"

(noun) a programming language known for being easy to read and write. People use it to create websites and apps.

Example

She learned Ruby, and now she can build her own website.

Example

He didn't find Python to be as difficult as Ruby, which he struggled with.

Example

Have you ever tried writing a program in Ruby?

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