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Meaning of diamond

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

diamond

Pronunciation:/ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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: The saw is coated with diamond.

  2. A gemstone made from this mineral.

    Example: The dozen loose diamonds sparkled in the light.

  3. A ring containing a diamond.

    Example: What a beautiful engagement diamond.

  4. A very pale blue color/colour.

verb

Definitions

  1. To adorn with or as if with diamonds

adjective

Definitions

  1. Made of, or containing diamond, a diamond or diamonds.

    Example: He gave her diamond earrings.

  2. Of, relating to, or being a sixtieth anniversary.

    Example: Today is their diamond wedding anniversary.

  3. Of, relating to, or being a seventy-fifth anniversary.

    Example: Today is their diamond wedding anniversary.

  4. First-rate; excellent.

    Example: He's a diamond geezer.