Definition
Definition of jasper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geologyTECH. opaque chalcedony, often red, yellow or brown, used for ornamentsTECH.
- She wore a pendant carved from jasper in warm red tones.
2.
potteryTECH. UK dense stoneware used for decorationTECH. UK
- The museum displayed a collection of jasper.
Images of jasper
dense stoneware used for decoration
Origin of jasper
Greek, iaspis (spotted stone)
Terms with jasper included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
Missouri city
city, the county seat of Jasper County, Missouri
art
jasper ware with classical motifs resembling a cameo
Examples of jasper in a sentence
He collects polished jasper stones from different countries. The artist sculpted a vase from jasper. Jasper was used in the intricate jewelry designs.
View all translations of jasper
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:jaspe, grès, ...
- German:Jaspis, Dekorstein, ...
- Italian:diaspro, ...
- Spanish:jaspe, piedra jaspe, ...
- Portuguese:jaspe, ...
- Chinese:碧玉, 碧石, ...
- Japanese:碧玉, ...
- Arabic:يَشْب, خزف جاسبر, ...
- Hebrew:יְשְׁפֵה, גַּ'סְפֶּר, ...
- Russian:яшма, фаянс, ...
- Ukrainian:яшма, ...
- Hindi:जैस्पर, पत्थर के बर्तन, ...
Definition of Jasper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
reservenational park in Alberta known for mountains, lakes, and wildlife
- We visited Jasper and saw the beautiful mountains.
2.
townUS city serving as county seat of a same-named county in eastern TexasUS
- Jasper is rich in history and culture.
3.
Alberta towntown in Alberta, Canada
- Jasper is known for its stunning landscapes.
4.
first namesmale given name from Old Persian
- Jasper was always the first to arrive.
5.
family linesurname of various origins
- The famous author, John Jasper, will be speaking tonight.
6.
Alabama cityRare US city, county seat of Walker County, AlabamaRare US
- Jasper hosts an annual music festival.
Origin of Jasper
Persian, yashp (a precious stone)
Examples of Jasper in a sentence
Wildlife is abundant in Jasper, attracting many tourists. Jasper hosts an annual music festival in the summer. The mayor of Jasper attended the ceremony. Jasper hosts an annual winter festival attracting tourists. Many wildlife species can be spotted around Jasper. Jasper received a medal for his bravery.
Everyone was excited to see Jasper at the reunion. Jasper is a common surname in the region. The Jasper family has a long history in this town. Jasper is known for its beautiful parks. The population of Jasper has grown steadily.
View all translations of Jasper
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:Jasper, ...
- German:Jasper, ...
- Italian:Jasper, cittadina canadese dell'Alberta, ...
- Spanish:Jasper, ...
- Portuguese:Jasper, ...
- Chinese:贾斯珀, ...
- Japanese:ジャスパー, ...
- Arabic:جاسْبَر, ياسْبَر, ...
- Hebrew:גַ'סְפֶּר, גַ׳סְפֶּר, ...
- Russian:Джаспер, ...
- Ukrainian:Джаспер, ...
- Hindi:जैस्पर, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the