ruby

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I was wearing my best armor: a black dress that accentuated my curves, a striped bolero to cover the arms I’ve resented for years and black platform sandals displaying ruby toes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

German counter with mustard-slicked potatoes and ruby cabbage slaw?

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

The golden hare, given the name Jack, is set with a ruby eye and a body design that includes flowhead motifs, each set with turquoise.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

“It’s ruby red with four golden stamens,” her mother replies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

He looks pleased, though, smiling at me as if he’d found a rough ruby lying in the dirt.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black