opal
/ˈəʊpəl/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a shiny, colorful stone that is used in jewelry.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📱Social Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Her ring has a beautiful opal that changes color in the light.”
“I'm thinking of buying an opal necklace for my mom's birthday.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity, of the chemical formula SiO2·nH2O.
Related Words
Synonyms:
gemstonejewel
Word Family:
opalsopaline