diamond
/ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/
noun
Meaning
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."
A gemstone made from this mineral.
"The dozen loose diamonds sparkled in the light."
A ring containing a diamond.
"What a beautiful engagement diamond."
A very pale blue color/colour.
Something that resembles a diamond.
A rhombus, especially when oriented so that its longer axis is vertical.
The polyiamond made up of two triangles.
The entire field of play used in the game.
The infield of a baseball field.
"The teams met on the diamond."
A card of the diamonds suit.
"I have only one diamond in my hand."
A size of type, standardised as 4 1/2 point.
Synonyms
verb
Meaning
To adorn with or as if with diamonds
adjective
Meaning
Made of, or containing diamond, a diamond or diamonds.
"He gave her diamond earrings."
Of, relating to, or being a sixtieth anniversary.
"Today is their diamond wedding anniversary."
Of, relating to, or being a seventy-fifth anniversary.
"Today is their diamond wedding anniversary."
First-rate; excellent.
"He's a diamond geezer."