Diamond
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diamond is a noun meaning A gemstone made from this mineral.
Meaning
A gemstone made from this mineral.
More Meanings
- A diamond ring.
- A very pale blue color.
- (heraldry) Sable, when blazoning by precious stones.
- Something that resembles a diamond.
- (geometry) A rhombus, especially when oriented so that its longer axis is vertical.
- (geometry) A polyiamond consisting of two triangles.
- (uncountable) A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.
Example Sentences
synthetic diamond
The saw is coated with diamond.
What a beautiful engagement diamond.
The dozen loose diamonds sparkled in the light.
Word Forms
- diamonds
- diamonding
- diamonded
Synonyms for diamond
Depending on context, synonyms include sparkler, adamant, lozenge, infield, diamantine.
Antonyms for diamond
Common opposites include outfield.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include infield, adamant, rock, gold, stone, gemstone.
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