Word Explorer

Diamond

/ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/

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.

📖 Definitions of "Diamond"

noun
  1. 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.

    "The saw is coated with diamond."

  2. 2

    A gemstone made from this mineral.

    "The dozen loose diamonds sparkled in the light."

  3. 3

    A ring containing a diamond.

    "What a beautiful engagement diamond."

  4. 4

    A very pale blue color/colour.

verb
  1. 1

    To adorn with or as if with diamonds

adjective
  1. 1

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

    "He gave her diamond earrings."

  2. 2

    Of, relating to, or being a sixtieth anniversary.

    "Today is their diamond wedding anniversary."

  3. 3

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

    "Today is their diamond wedding anniversary."

  4. 4

    First-rate; excellent.

    "He's a diamond geezer."

Translate “Diamond” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.