Soursop

Pronunciation: /ˈsaʊrˌsɒp/

Definitions of soursop

noun a tropical fruit with green skin and soft, white, juicy flesh containing black seeds

Example Sentences

A1 I tried soursop for the first time and I really liked it.

A2 Soursop is a tropical fruit with a spiky green skin.

B1 The soursop tree is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

B2 Some people believe soursop has medicinal properties and use it in alternative medicine.

C1 The flavor of soursop is described as a mix of pineapple and strawberry with a hint of citrus.

C2 Soursop is also known as graviola and is used in traditional medicine for its supposed health benefits.

Examples of soursop in a Sentence

formal The soursop fruit is known for its unique flavor and health benefits.

informal Have you ever tried soursop juice? It's so refreshing!

slang Soursop is the bomb! I can't get enough of it.

figurative Her smile was as sweet as soursop on a hot summer day.

Grammatical Forms of soursop

• past tense: soursopped
• plural: soursops
• comparative: more soursop
• superlative: most soursop
• present tense: soursops
• future tense: will soursop
• perfect tense: has soursopped
• continuous tense: is soursopping
• singular: soursop
• positive degree: soursop
• infinitive: to soursop
• gerund: soursopping
• participle: soursopped

Origin and Evolution of soursop

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Arawakan

Story behind the word: The word 'soursop' originated from the Arawakan language spoken by indigenous peoples in the Caribbean.

Evolution of the word: The term 'soursop' was first recorded in English in the early 17th century, referring to the fruit of the Annona muricata tree. Over time, the word has become widely used to describe this tropical fruit with a tangy flavor.