diamond
US /ˈdaɪmənd/
Definition
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The jeweler showed the couple a ring with a small diamond.
Synonyms
- gemstonea crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
Collocations
- Easy diamond ring giftdescribing diamond ring gift (a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem)
- Medium diamond necklace worn at partydescribing diamond necklace worn at party (a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem)
- Hard industrial diamond cutting toolsdescribing industrial diamond cutting tools (of or relating to or resulting from industry)
- Very Hard a diamond in the rough discoveredreferring to a diamond in the rough discovered
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.