di·a·mond
ˈdī-(ə-)mənd 
often attributive
1
a
: native crystalline carbon that is the hardest known mineral, that is usually nearly colorless, that when transparent and free from flaws is highly valued as a precious stone, and that is used industrially especially as an abrasive
also
: a piece of this substance
b
: crystallized carbon produced artificially
2
: something that resembles a diamond (as in brilliance, value, or fine quality)
3
: a square or rhombus-shaped figure usually oriented with the long diagonal vertical
4
a
: a playing card marked with a stylized figure of a red diamond
b
diamonds plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the suit comprising cards marked with diamonds
5
: a baseball infield
also
: the entire playing field
: of, relating to, or being a 60th or 75th anniversary or its celebration
diamond jubilee
Examples of diamond in a Sentence
Noun
a necklace studded with diamonds and rubies
The ruby was surrounded by a ring of diamond.
The children cut the fabric into diamonds.
one heart, two diamonds, and two clubs
He played the queen of diamonds.
Adjective
the celebration of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897
Recent Examples on the Web
Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
To get untracked, South leads a diamond at Trick Two.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
Many of those diamond finds, who are now titular stars at pre-eminent dance companies, returned to perform in all their sparkling glory for the celebration, alongside up-and-comers to pay close attention to.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Williams also wore a diamond tennis necklace and pair of small hoop earrings.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
The pond, which was at the corner of Independence and Lydia avenues was later filled in to create a baseball diamond.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Streaks of silver run through his otherwise black hair, and the diamond stud in his left ear appears real.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2024
The roof is held up using tension from boards placed in a diamond pattern, with no supporting beams used to suspend the roof.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
As the moon continues its trek across the sun’s face, the diamond ring and Baily’s beads and the partial solar eclipse will appear on the opposite side of the moon until the sun fully reappears.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2023
Stone properties are major points of conversation in these halls (malachite is a 3 or 4 on the Moh’s Hardness scale, diamonds a 10), where visitors are surrounded by so many natural wonders—like a 3000-pound block of labradorite or two towering amethyst geodes or all those spodumene crystals.
—Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 8 June 2023
Shop the collection on oldnavy.gap.com 58 of 84 Pandora This jeweler understands that diamonds the power statement jewelry: enter its latest Diamonds by Pandora range, a 33-piece collection of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings made for the everyday woman.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
Instead, they were drawn to the idea that diamonds represent authenticity.
—Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 11 July 2018
The Del Paso Youth Baseball league has not used the Johnston Park diamonds in two years, according to a staff report.
—Anita Chabria, sacbee, 24 Apr. 2017
They are accused of burglarizing Tustin Village Jewelers, Diamonds Direct in Laguna Hills, Nick’s Jewelry and Watch Craft in Fullerton and Mimi’s Jewelry and Ballard and Ballard Jewelry in Fountain Valley.
—Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2017
Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Apr. 2023
The second most popular non-diamond gemstone?
—Nicole Kliest, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2022
Meanwhile, non-diamond engagement rings also trending in 2022, with sapphire being the second most popular gemstone after moissanite.
—Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com, 18 Aug. 2022
The Alpine Eagle Frozen is fully set, which means even the bracelet is completely paved with diamonds – there is no non-diamond-bracelet option.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2021
Diamond experts say the gem could be the 10th-largest ever discovered and initially pegged its value at $50 million.
—Alpha Kamara, USA TODAY, 4 July 2017
Diamond’s facility in the county is Pump Station #1 in San Diego, where large-scale waterfalls help dilute the wastewater entering the treatment plant.
—Kristina Davis, sandiegouniontribune.com, 3 June 2017
Noun
The mat has an eye-catching diamond pattern that will also add some stylish flair to your space.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
To get untracked, South leads a diamond at Trick Two.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
Many of those diamond finds, who are now titular stars at pre-eminent dance companies, returned to perform in all their sparkling glory for the celebration, alongside up-and-comers to pay close attention to.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Williams also wore a diamond tennis necklace and pair of small hoop earrings.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
The pond, which was at the corner of Independence and Lydia avenues was later filled in to create a baseball diamond.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Streaks of silver run through his otherwise black hair, and the diamond stud in his left ear appears real.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2024
The roof is held up using tension from boards placed in a diamond pattern, with no supporting beams used to suspend the roof.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
As the moon continues its trek across the sun’s face, the diamond ring and Baily’s beads and the partial solar eclipse will appear on the opposite side of the moon until the sun fully reappears.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Verb
On the neck, two triangle diamonds the size of almonds sit between the collarbones, mirroring each other.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2023
Stone properties are major points of conversation in these halls (malachite is a 3 or 4 on the Moh’s Hardness scale, diamonds a 10), where visitors are surrounded by so many natural wonders—like a 3000-pound block of labradorite or two towering amethyst geodes or all those spodumene crystals.
—Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 8 June 2023
Shop the collection on oldnavy.gap.com 58 of 84 Pandora This jeweler understands that diamonds the power statement jewelry: enter its latest Diamonds by Pandora range, a 33-piece collection of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings made for the everyday woman.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
Instead, they were drawn to the idea that diamonds represent authenticity.
—Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 11 July 2018
The Del Paso Youth Baseball league has not used the Johnston Park diamonds in two years, according to a staff report.
—Anita Chabria, sacbee, 24 Apr. 2017
They are accused of burglarizing Tustin Village Jewelers, Diamonds Direct in Laguna Hills, Nick’s Jewelry and Watch Craft in Fullerton and Mimi’s Jewelry and Ballard and Ballard Jewelry in Fountain Valley.
—Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2017
Adjective
Barry Chin/Globe Staff When Oneil Cruz followed with a grounder to first, first baseman Triston Casas eschewed the sure out and instead elected to make a cross-diamond throw in hopes of getting the lead runner.
—Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Apr. 2023
The second most popular non-diamond gemstone?
—Nicole Kliest, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2022
Meanwhile, non-diamond engagement rings also trending in 2022, with sapphire being the second most popular gemstone after moissanite.
—Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com, 18 Aug. 2022
The Alpine Eagle Frozen is fully set, which means even the bracelet is completely paved with diamonds – there is no non-diamond-bracelet option.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2021
Diamond experts say the gem could be the 10th-largest ever discovered and initially pegged its value at $50 million.
—Alpha Kamara, USA TODAY, 4 July 2017
Diamond’s facility in the county is Pump Station #1 in San Diego, where large-scale waterfalls help dilute the wastewater entering the treatment plant.
—Kristina Davis, sandiegouniontribune.com, 3 June 2017
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