Meanings
proper nounthe Diamond State
- Nickname for Delaware: a state of the United States.
We also do not want to discourage any gay men or lesbians from visiting Rehobeth: it is an utterly delightful part of our Diamond State.
1984 December 29, Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Delaware, “Anti-Gay Vigilantes”, in Gay Community News, volume 12, number 25, page 4
Origin
A nickname referring to its small size.
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Diamond State. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Diamond%20State
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