Carat Definition & Meaning
carat
- noun
- a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg
- the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold
"Carat" in song lyrics
See how carat is used in real songs:
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"Cause my rap is 24 carat"
Boogie Boys — Romeo Knight -
"My pain is vintage, her comfort is twenty-four carat"
Jehst — ESP (Extra Sensory Perfection) -
"a diamond to sell, three point one carat"
Kid Capri — Billy
Words that rhyme with carat
Usage tips for "carat"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does carat mean?
- a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold
- What part of speech is carat?
- Carat is a noun.
- How many definitions does carat have?
- Carat has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).