Diamond: meaning, definitions and examples

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diamond

 

[ หˆdaษชษ™mษ™nd ]

Context #1 | Noun

precious stone

A diamond is a precious stone that is a clear, colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.

Synonyms

gem, jewel, sparkler.

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Word Description / Examples
diamond

Diamond typically refers to the precious stone, often used in high-value jewelry like engagement rings, known for its hardness and brilliance.

  • He proposed to her with a stunning diamond ring
gem

Gem can refer to any precious or semi-precious stone used in jewelry and other decorations. It can also metaphorically mean something or someone precious.

  • She wore a necklace adorned with colorful gems
jewel

Jewel is an inclusive term for any precious stone, often set into expensive pieces of jewelry. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something very valuable.

  • The crown was encrusted with jewels from all around the world
sparkler

Sparkler is a more informal term, often used to describe a diamond or another gem that shines brightly. Itโ€™s less formal and sometimes used in a whimsical or affectionate manner.

  • Wow, thatโ€™s a real sparkler youโ€™ve got on your finger!

Examples of usage

  • Diamonds are often used in jewelry.
  • She received a diamond ring for her engagement.
Context #2 | Noun

playing card

In card games, a diamond is one of the four suits, marked with a red diamond shape.

Synonyms

card suit, suit.

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diamond

A card suit represented by a red diamond shape in a deck of playing cards.

  • She played the queen of diamonds
  • The game requires a player to collect cards of the diamond suit
suit

A matching set of clothes typically worn for formal or professional occasions, often consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt.

  • He wore a suit to the job interview to make a good impression
  • She bought a new suit for the wedding
card suit

One of the four categories in a deck of playing cards: hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades.

  • He drew a card from the deck and saw that it was in the heart suit
  • The ace of spades is often considered the highest card in its card suit

Examples of usage

  • He played the ace of diamonds.
  • The dealer shuffled the deck and dealt a diamond to each player.
Context #3 | Noun

shape

A diamond is a geometric figure with four sides of equal length forming two opposite acute angles and two opposite obtuse angles.

Synonyms

rhombus.

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diamond

Can also describe a shape with four equal straight sides, none of which are at right angles to each other.

  • The pattern on the floor consisted of colorful diamonds.
  • The lattice work had diamond-shaped holes.
rhombus

Primarily used in a mathematical or geometric context to describe a shape with four equal sides and opposite equal angles.

  • In geometry class, we learned about the properties of a rhombus.
  • The kite resembled a rhombus.

Examples of usage

  • The kite flew high in the sky with its diamond shape clearly visible.
  • The baseball field was laid out in the shape of a diamond.

Translations

Translations of the word "diamond" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diamante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ€เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diamant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะฐะผะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ diament

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใ‚คใƒคใƒขใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diamant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diamante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท elmas

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์ด์•„๋ชฌ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ู…ุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diamant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diamant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ป็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diamant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ demantur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐัƒาปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ almaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diamante

Etymology

The word 'diamond' comes from the Greek word 'adamas', meaning 'unbreakable' or 'invincible'. Diamonds have been treasured for centuries due to their rarity and brilliance. They were first discovered in India and were believed to have mystical powers. Over time, diamonds have become a symbol of love and commitment, particularly in engagement rings.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,223 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.