black diamond

noun

1
: dense black hematite
2
black diamonds plural : coal sense 3a
3

Examples of black diamond in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The animal is again made of 18-karat yellow gold and has two black diamond eyes. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 Featuring dangling pendants formed of emerald beads, white brilliant diamond drops and black diamond beads, these glittering gems rustle with the precious hush of luxury. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Jeremy Strong, who plays wannabe corporate kingpin Kendall Roy on the show, recently told EW that shooting the series finale was like skiing down a double black diamond slope. Clark Collis, EW.com, 3 May 2023 The legacy of the event is strong, with excellent ski schools and a vast range of runs, from green circles to challenging black diamonds available. David Nikel, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024 Swift’s black diamond choker timepiece necklace was also paired with layers and layers of diamonds by Schwartz totaling 300 carats. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2024 Johnson, 51, gifted the host a vintage David Yurman Empire Signet sterling silver ring that includes black diamonds after Qerim expressed her admiration for the piece of jewelry. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024 The avalanche took place around 9:30 a.m. local time in an area known as the GS bowl — a black diamond ski run that sits below a popular lift called KT-22. Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2024 There's also a ton of ungroomed, natural terrain located in Upper Wildcat to challenge those who think a black diamond run just isn’t enough. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of black diamond was in 1763

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“Black diamond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20diamond. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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