Meaning & Definition of word "Jade"

Jade

/dʒeɪd/

1. A hard, typically green stone used for jewelry and ornamentation.
- Example: She wore a beautiful jade necklace that caught everyone's attention.
2. A color that resembles that of jade stone, typically a shade of green.
- Example: The walls of the room were painted a lovely shade of jade.
3. A term used to refer to a woman, often implying that she is worn out or used up.
- Example: After years of hard work, she felt like a jade, exhausted from life's demands.

1. To tire or wear out.
- Example: The long hike began to jade her, leaving her in need of a rest.

●The word 'jade' comes from the Spanish 'jada', which means 'flank of a horse', as the stone was once believed to cure ailments related to this area.

jade green:

A shade of green associated with the color of jade.

jade jewelry:

Jewelry made from jade stone.

jade plant:

A succulent plant also known as Crassula ovata, often associated with good luck.

nephrite:

A type of jade which is a silicate mineral.

jadeite:

A rarer type of jade that is more valuable.

Meaning: To tire out or exhaust someone.

● Example Sentence: After a long day of work, I felt completely jaded.

Meaning: To be cynical or disillusioned, especially after a bad experience.

● Example Sentence: He's so jaded after his last relationship.