diamond

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see also: Diamond

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Etymology

From Middle English dyamaunt, from Old French diamant, from Late Latin diamas, from Latin adamas, from Ancient Greek ἀδάμας.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdaɪ.(ə.)mənd/

Noun

diamond

1. (uncountable) 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.

   synthetic diamond

2. A gemstone made from this mineral.

   Synonyms: sparkler

   The dozen loose diamonds sparkled in the light.

3. A diamond ring.

   What a beautiful engagement diamond.

4. A very pale blue color.

    

5. (tincture) Sable, when blazoning by precious stones.
6. Something that resembles a diamond.

   Synonyms: adamant

7. (geometry) A rhombus, especially when oriented so that its longer axis is vertical.

   Synonyms: lozenge, rhomb

8. (geometry) The polyiamond made up of two triangles.

   Synonyms: 2-iamond

9. (baseball) The entire field of play used in the game.

   Synonyms: ball field, baseball field

10. (baseball) The infield of a baseball field.

    Synonyms: baseball diamond, infield

    Antonyms: outfield

    The teams met on the diamond.

11. (card games) A card of the diamonds suit.

    I have only one diamond in my hand.

12. (Western Pennsylvania English) A town square.
13. (printing, dated) The size of type between brilliant and pearl, standardized as 4+¹⁄₂-point.

Related terms

• demantoid
• diamantine

Translations

• French: diamant
• German: Diamant
• Italian: diamante
• Portuguese: diamante
• Russian: алма́з
• Spanish: diamante, adamante

Translations

• French: diamant
• German: Diamant, Brillant
• Italian: diamante
• Portuguese: diamante
• Russian: алма́з
• Spanish: diamante, gema

Translations

• Russian: алма́з

Translations

• Russian: алмазный

Translations

• Russian: ромб

Translations

• Italian: diamante

Translations

• Italian: diamante
• Russian: бейсбо́льная площа́дка

Translations

• French: carreau
• German: Karo
• Italian: quadri
• Portuguese: ouros
• Russian: бу́бны

Adjective

diamond (not comparable)

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

   Synonyms: diamantine

   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.

4. (slang) First-rate; excellent.

   He's a diamond geezer.

Translations

• Russian: алма́зный

Verb

diamond (diamonds, present participle diamonding; simple past and past participle diamonded)

1. To adorn with or as if with diamonds.

Translations

• French: diamanter

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Diamond

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Proper noun

1. A female given name of modern usage, from the name of the gem.
2. Surname.
3. A number of places in USA:
   1. A historical settlement in Denali Borough, Alaska.
   2. An unincorporated community in Gilmer County, Georgia.
   3. A village in Grundy County, and.
   4. An unincorporated community in Raccoon, Parke County.
   5. A twp in Cherokee County, Iowa.
   6. An unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
   7. A minor city in Newton County, Missouri.
   8. An unincorporated community in Palmyra, Portage County.
   9. An unincorporated community in Harney County, Oregon.
   10. An unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
   11. An unincorporated community in Logan County, West Virginia.
   12. A settlement on Saint Croix.

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