diamonds
Translation
diamonds
Examples
The crown was covered in diamonds.
The crown was covered in diamonds.
Hearts and diamonds are the red suits.
Hearts and diamonds are the red suits.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) as a plural noun. The necklace is full of diamonds.
((noun)) as a suit of cards (treated as a singular concept, but the word is plural). Diamonds is my favorite suit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (gems) jewels, gems, brilliants
Etymology
Plural of 'diamond', from Old French 'diamant', from Latin 'adamas' (unconquerable).
Memory Tips
Remember that 'diamonds' can refer to multiple stones or the entire suit of cards with the diamond shape.