Meaning & Definition of word "Ruby"

Ruby

/ˈruːbi/

1. A precious stone, a variety of corundum, typically red in color, often used in jewelry.
- Example: She wore a stunning ruby necklace for the gala.
2. A deep red color resembling that of the ruby gemstone.
- Example: The sunset was painted in shades of ruby and gold.
3. The name of a programming language designed for productivity and simplicity.
- Example: He developed the application using the Ruby programming language.

1. To make or color something ruby-red.
- Example: The artist decided to ruby the painting with vibrant red hues.

Middle English rubi, from Old French rubi, from Latin rubinus ('red'), from ruber ('red').

ruby slippers:

Magical shoes that grant wishes, made famous by The Wizard of Oz.

ruby red:

A shade of red resembling the color of rubies.

ruby on rails:

A popular web application framework written in the Ruby programming language.

stone-cold ruby:

A very harsh, unyielding person or thing.

ruby-throated hummingbird:

A type of hummingbird known for its distinctive ruby-colored throat.

gem:

A precious or semi-precious stone.

sapphire:

A blue variety of corundum, similar to ruby.

emerald:

A green gemstone, also a variety of beryl.

diamond:

A precious stone made of carbon, renowned for its brilliance.

Meaning: A term used to refer to a girlfriend or significant other.

Example Sentence: She’s my ruby, the one I cherish most.

Meaning: A valuable or wealthy possession.

Example Sentence: That car is my ruby; I saved for years to get it.