carat
Pronunciation: [ˈkærət]
Word
Context: “jewelry”
(noun) a unit of weight used to measure gemstones and pearls. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams. When you buy a diamond, the size is often given in carats.
Example
This diamond is two carats, which makes it quite valuable.
Example
The ring was beautiful, but it only had a small carat weight and looked less impressive.
Example
How many carats is that gemstone you received as a gift?
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