Meaning & Definition of word "Diamond"
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Diamond
/ˈdaɪ.mənd/
noun:
- 1. A precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.
- Example: She received a beautiful diamond ring for her engagement.
- 2. A geometric shape with four straight sides and two pairs of equal angles, typically used in playing cards and games.
- Example: In the card game, she drew a diamond and smiled at her good fortune.
- 3. A unit of weight used for gemstones, equivalent to 200 milligrams.
- Example: The jewelers weighed the diamond to ensure it was a full carat.
- 4. A term used in baseball to refer to the infield, which is in the shape of a diamond.
- Example: The players gathered on the diamond for the practice session.
verb:
- 1. To shape or set something to resemble a diamond.
- Example: The artisan worked meticulously to diamond the edges of the glass.
Etymology
From Old French 'diamant', via Latin from Greek 'adamas', meaning 'unbreakable'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
diamond in the rough:
A person or thing with potential but lacking refinement.
a diamond is forever:
A saying that emphasizes the durability and lasting nature of diamonds, particularly in relation to love and marriage.
diamond cut diamond:
A phrase indicating two equals (especially in terms of intelligence or skill) fighting against each other.
Related Words
carat:
A unit of weight for gemstones, equal to 200 mg.
gemstone:
A precious or semi-precious stone used in jewelry.
cut:
The shape or style of a gemstone as cut by a jeweler.
Slang Meanings of diamond
Meaning: A term for something extremely valuable or rare.
Example Sentence: That car is a diamond, it's worth a fortune!
Meaning: A top-performing player in sports.
Example Sentence: He's a diamond on the pitch, always scoring goals.