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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

carat

/kɑːræt/ noun · British & US
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What does carat mean?

noun

A unit of weight for gemstones, equal to 0.2 grams, or a unit of weight for diamonds, equal to 0.2 grams. A carat is also a unit of weight for precious stones, such as rubies and emeralds.

Example

"The diamond weighed 2 carats and was set in a beautiful gold ring."

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