etui — a small ornamental case for holding needles, cosmetics, or other articles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small ornamental case for holding needles, cosmetics, or other articles
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪtuːi/
Example Sentences
- The duchess opened her jeweled etui to retrieve a tiny pair of scissors.
- His grandmother's etui contained everything from thimbles to tiny spoons, like a miniature treasure chest.
- She bought an antique etui at the flea market, only to discover it still contained someone's 100-year-old lipstick.
etui
NOUN[/ˈeɪtuːi/]
a small ornamental case for holding needles, cosmetics, or other articles
She pulled a tiny etui from her purse to fix her glasses at the cafe.
The dewy etui holds needles and treats so chewy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French étui, originally meaning a case or sheath for holding knives or tools. The word evolved from referring to practical tool storage to ornate cases used by 18th-century French aristocrats for cosmetics and sewing supplies.
Breakdown
étui (French root meaning 'case' or 'sheath') - no clear prefix/suffix breakdown, borrowed whole from French
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The duchess opened her jeweled etui to retrieve a tiny pair of scissors.”
“His grandmother's etui contained everything from thimbles to tiny spoons, like a miniature treasure chest.”
“She bought an antique etui at the flea market, only to discover it still contained someone's 100-year-old lipstick.”
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