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

Example:
She wore a necklace adorned with sparkling diamonds.
The mine is famous for producing large, high-quality diamonds.
2.

a suit of playing cards marked with a red diamond shape

Example:
He played the ace of diamonds, winning the trick.
The queen of diamonds is a powerful card in this game.