Fig

Pronunciation: /fɪɡ/

Definitions of fig

noun A pear-shaped fruit with sweet dark flesh and many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat figs for a healthy snack.

A2 She used figs in her recipe to add natural sweetness.

B1 The fig tree in our garden produces delicious fruit every summer.

B2 I bought a jar of fig jam from the local market.

C1 The chef created a gourmet dish with figs and prosciutto.

C2 The figs from this region are known for their exceptional flavor.

Examples of fig in a Sentence

formal The fig is a fruit that is rich in fiber and nutrients.

informal I love snacking on fresh figs in the afternoon.

slang Let's grab some figs and chill at the park.

figurative The decision to invest in that company was like planting a fig tree for future success.

Grammatical Forms of fig

• past tense: figged
• plural: figs
• comparative: more fig
• superlative: most fig
• present tense: fig
• future tense: will fig
• perfect tense: have figged
• continuous tense: is figging
• singular: fig
• positive degree: fig
• infinitive: to fig
• gerund: figging
• participle: figged

Origin and Evolution of fig

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fig' originated from the Latin word 'ficus' which was used to refer to the fruit-bearing tree.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fig' has retained its original meaning referring to the fruit of the ficus tree. It has also been used metaphorically in various expressions and idioms.