Meaning of the word diamonds in English
What does diamonds mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
diamonds
US /ˈdaɪ.ə.məndz/
UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.məndz/
Plural Noun
1.
precious stones consisting of a nearly colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance, used as a gemstone and in industry as an abrasive
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She wore a necklace adorned with sparkling diamonds.
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The mine is famous for producing large, high-quality diamonds.
2.
a suit of playing cards marked with a red diamond shape
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He played the ace of diamonds, winning the trick.
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The queen of diamonds is a powerful card in this game.