carat
2 synonyms for carat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A unit of mass used to weigh gemstones, equal to exactly 200 milligrams.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
kt
karat
How to use carat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a one-carat diamond
24-carat gold
Etymology
From Arabic qirat, "small unit of weight," ultimately from Greek keration, "little horn" or "carob seed" — carob seeds were once used as a natural, fairly consistent weight for measuring gems.
Full origin of carat →Frequently asked questions
What does “carat” mean?
The word “carat” means a unit of mass used to weigh gemstones, equal to exactly 200 milligrams.
How do you pronounce “carat”?
“Carat” is pronounced KA-ruht (/ˈkæ.ɹət/ in IPA).
How do you use “carat” in a sentence?
Here is “carat” used in a sentence: “The engagement ring featured a two-carat diamond.”
What part of speech is “carat”?
“Carat” is a noun.
Where does the word “carat” come from?
The word “carat” comes from Arabic. From Arabic qirat, "small unit of weight," ultimately from Greek keration, "little horn" or "carob seed" — carob seeds were once used as a natural, fairly consistent weight for measuring gems.
How many meanings does “carat” have?
“Carat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a unit of mass used to weigh gemstones, equal to exactly 200 milligrams.
