diamonds
word · lemma: diamond
/ˈdaɪməndz/
DY-muhndz
/dˈaɪəməndz/
DY-uh-muhndz
Definition
Diamonds are very hard, valuable stones often used in jewelry. The word can also mean the diamond shape or the suit in a deck of cards.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a plural noun when talking about jewelry or stones in general: 'The ring has three diamonds.' As a countable noun, 'diamond' is one stone. Also common in cards: 'the queen of diamonds.' Don't confuse it with 'diamond-shaped,' which describes the form.
Spanish: diamantesPortuguese (BR): diamantesPortuguese (PT): diamantesChinese (Simplified): 钻石 - 方块（扑克牌花色）Chinese (Traditional): 鑽石 - 方塊（撲克牌花色）Hindi: हीरेArabic: ألماس - ديناري (في ورق اللعب)Bengali: হীরার টুকরা - ডায়মন্ড (তাসের খেলা)Russian: бриллианты - бубны (масть карт)Japanese: ダイヤモンド - ダイヤ（トランプのマーク）Vietnamese: kim cương - rô (bài)Korean: 다이아몬드 - 다이아(카드 무늬)Turkish: elmaslar - karo (iskambil kartı)Urdu: ہیروں - ڈائمنڈ (پتے کی شکل/سوٹ)Indonesian: kim cương - rô (quân bài)
Example Sentences
She drew diamonds on the paper in red.
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Her necklace has small diamonds in it.
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The card shows ten diamonds.
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I don’t care about diamonds—I’d rather travel.
natural
That store sells vintage rings with real diamonds.
natural
I was hoping for hearts, not diamonds.
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