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/
Korean meaning: 바늘, 화장품, 또는 기타 물품을 넣는 작은 장식용 케이스
Korean pronunciation: **에이**투이
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
A Victorian lady opens her ornate etui to retrieve sewing needles
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free
The dewy etui holds needles and treats so chewy!
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎤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.
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎵Rhyme
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free📝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.”
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free