Pronunciation: /bəˈnænə/

Definitions of banana

noun a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft, sweet flesh

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat bananas for breakfast.

A2 She put a ripe banana in her smoothie.

B1 Bananas are a good source of potassium and fiber.

B2 The banana peel can be used as a natural fertilizer in the garden.

C1 The banana plant is actually not a tree, but a large herb.

C2 Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world, with over 100 billion consumed annually.

adjective describing word that modifies a noun, in this case 'banana' can be used to describe the color, size, or taste of the fruit

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat banana bread.

A2 She packed a banana snack for the trip.

B1 The banana peel was left on the ground.

B2 The banana flavor in the smoothie was overpowering.

C1 The banana plantation covered acres of land.

C2 The chef created a unique banana-infused dessert.

Examples of banana in a Sentence

formal The banana is a popular fruit known for its high potassium content.

informal I always pack a banana in my lunch because they're easy to eat on the go.

slang I slipped on a banana peel and almost fell flat on my face!

figurative She's as slippery as a banana peel, you never know what she'll do next.

Grammatical Forms of banana

past tense

ate

plural

bananas

comparative

more banana

superlative

most banana

present tense

eat

future tense

will eat

perfect tense

have eaten

continuous tense

is eating

singular

banana

positive degree

banana

infinitive

to eat

gerund

eating

participle

eaten

Origin and Evolution of banana

First Known Use: 1597 year
Language of Origin: Arabic
Story behind the word: The word 'banana' is believed to have originated from the Arabic word 'banan', which means finger.
Evolution of the word: The word 'banana' has been used consistently to refer to the fruit in various languages and cultures since its first known use in the late 16th century.