karat

noun
UK: /ˈkærət/
US: /ˈkærət/

  1. A unit of purity for gold, indicating the proportion of pure gold in an alloy, with 24 karats being pure gold.

    1. This ring is 18 karat gold, very valuable.
    2. The jeweler confirmed the bracelet was indeed 22 karat gold after careful analysis.

  2. A unit of weight for precious stones, especially diamonds, equal to 200 milligrams.

    1. The diamond is two karats, very big and expensive.
    2. Experts valued the necklace, noting the center stone weighed an impressive five karats.

Synonyms

weight

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "karat" in English means: A unit of purity for gold, indicating the proportion of pure gold in an alloy, with 24 karats being pure gold., A unit of weight for precious stones, especially diamonds, equal to 200 milligrams..

The phonetic transcription of "karat" is /ˈkærət/ in British English and /ˈkærət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "karat": weight.

Example usage of "karat": "This ring is 18 karat gold, very valuable.". More examples on the page.