black diamond

noun

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

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One of the most overwhelming things about planning a ski vacation as a beginner is deciding which resort will give you the best introduction to mountain life—especially when a ski map looks like a confusing doodle of red, green, and black diamond squiggles. Emma Spedding, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024 While there are loads of black diamonds, more advanced skiers might find the runs redundant after a while—as the majority of these trails start steep but flatten out mid-mountain. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 With plenty of novice and intermediate trails, though, the mountain is generally favored by locals and more experienced skiers for its high elevation with double black diamond trails and, of course, that deep natural snowfall. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for black diamond 

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 30 Nov. 2024.

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