Diamond

/ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/

noun

  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. A gemstone made from this mineral.

    The dozen loose diamonds sparkled in the light.

  3. A ring containing a diamond.

    What a beautiful engagement diamond.

Synonyms: ball field, baseball field, baseball diamond, infield, sparkler, 2-iamond, lozenge, rhomb

verb

  1. To adorn with or as if with diamonds

adjective

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

    He gave her diamond earrings.

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

    Today is their diamond wedding anniversary.

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

    Today is their diamond wedding anniversary.

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