Pronunciation: /plʌm/
noun a type of fruit with a smooth skin, sweet flesh, and a single pit
A1 I like to eat plums for a snack.
A2 She bought a basket of fresh plums from the market.
B1 The plum tree in our garden is full of ripe fruit.
B2 The chef made a delicious plum sauce to accompany the roasted duck.
C1 The plum orchard was a stunning sight with rows of trees heavy with fruit.
C2 The artisan crafted a beautiful plum wood table with intricate carvings.
adjective relating to or resembling a plum in color or shape
A1 I like to eat plum fruits.
A2 She wore a plum-colored dress to the party.
B1 The walls of the room were painted in a plum shade.
B2 The chef prepared a delicious plum sauce to accompany the duck.
C1 The interior designer chose a plum velvet sofa for the living room.
C2 The orchestra played a beautiful piece with plum undertones.
formal The ripe plum was carefully selected for its perfect sweetness and juiciness.
informal I love snacking on plums, they're so refreshing.
slang That plum is the bomb, it's so delicious!
figurative She was handed the plum assignment, the most important task of the project.
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