diamonds
Diamonds (noun) means the suit of playing cards marked with a red diamond shape. Example: “He had a strong hand, with three diamonds and a pair of aces.”
How to use diamonds
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe card suit shown as a red diamond symbol.
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
He had a strong hand, with three _____ and a pair of aces.
Frequently asked questions
What does “diamonds” mean?
The word “diamonds” means the suit of playing cards marked with a red diamond shape. In plain terms, the card suit shown as a red diamond symbol.
How do you pronounce “diamonds”?
“Diamonds” is pronounced DEYE-muhndz (/ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/ in IPA).
How do you use “diamonds” in a sentence?
Here is “diamonds” used in a sentence: “He had a strong hand, with three diamonds and a pair of aces.”
What part of speech is “diamonds”?
“Diamonds” is a noun.
Is “diamonds” a common word?
“Diamonds” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is diamonds a high or low suit in card games?
In most card games the four suits are equal in rank. Where ranking matters, as in contract bridge, the order from lowest to highest is clubs, diamonds, hearts, spades, which makes diamonds the second-lowest suit.
How many diamonds are in a standard deck of cards?
A standard 52-card deck contains 13 cards in the diamonds suit: ace through ten, plus the jack, queen, and king. Each of the four suits has the same 13 ranks.
Are diamonds red or black in a deck of cards?
Diamonds are red, marked with a red diamond shape, as are hearts. Clubs and spades are the two black suits in a standard deck.