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banana split
noun
: ice cream served on a banana sliced in half lengthwise and usually garnished with flavored syrups, fruits, nuts, and whipped cream
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Finish off your California Burger meal with a banana split, a rootbeer float or a milkshake.
—Alex Haddon, The Indianapolis Star, 31 July 2024
This soft-serve concoction was an absolute delight, blending the crunchy, chocolatey goodness from the KitKat with the nostalgic flavors of a banana split.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 July 2024
Ray's Ice Cream — which offers other treats like sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, cream puffs and banana splits — is located at 4233 Coolidge in Royal Oak.
—Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 26 May 2024
Justice said other favorites include Superman ice cream and banana splits.
—Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 26 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1906, in the meaning defined above
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“Banana split.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banana%20split. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
banana split
noun
: ice cream served on a banana split in half lengthwise and usually covered with syrups, fruits, nuts, and whipped cream
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