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 Though white diamonds are timeless, black diamonds convey a kind of edgy sophistication that no other stone can touch. Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2024 Though about 40 percent of the trails are black diamonds and another 40 percent are blues, there are still a handful of greens, so beginners shouldn’t shy away from the resort, which averages more than 330 inches of snowfall each year. Abigail Wise, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2024 Stats: With a breakdown of 30 percent green circles, 40 percent blues, and 30 percent black diamonds, skiers of all abilities will enjoy this resort. Abigail Wise, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2024 East Burke The renowned Kingdom Trails 100-mile mountain bike network, carved out of private land in the state’s rugged Northeast Kingdom, celebrates its 30th anniversary with three new trails in the Kitchell area, including Drop It!, a triple black diamond with jumps and drops. Meg Lukens Noonan, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for black diamond 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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