carat

[ˈkærət]

carat Definition

• 1. a unit of weight for precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams
• 2. a measure of the purity of gold, pure gold being 24 carats

Using carat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The diamond is 2 carats.

• Example

  The ring is made of 18-carat gold.

carat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for carat

• karat

Phrases with carat

• 24-carat

  pure gold

  Example

  The necklace is made of 24-carat gold.

• carat weight

  the weight of a diamond or other precious stone, measured in carats

  Example

  The carat weight of the diamond is 1.5 carats.

• carat size

  the size of a diamond or other precious stone, measured in carats

  Example

  The carat size of the diamond is 2 carats.

Origins of carat

from Middle French 'carat' and Italian 'carato', from Arabic 'qīrāṭ', from Greek 'keration'

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Summary: carat in Brief

'Carat' [ˈkærət] is a unit of weight used for measuring precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams. It is also used as a measure of the purity of gold, with pure gold being 24 carats. Examples include 'The diamond is 2 carats.' and 'The ring is made of 18-carat gold.'