Definitions

1. noun

a green gemstone, often used in jewelry, derived from the mineral jadeite or nephrite.

“The queen wore a beautiful jade necklace to the royal ball.”

2. noun

a person of Chinese or other East Asian descent, often associated with Confucianism.

“The jade community came together to celebrate the lunar new year.”

3. verb

to make something seem more attractive or appealing.

“The store tried to jade the tourists into buying overpriced souvenirs.”

4. verb

to make someone feel tired or bored.

“The long lecture began to jade the students’ attention.”