banana split

noun

: ice cream served on a banana sliced in half lengthwise and usually garnished with flavored syrups, fruits, nuts, and whipped cream

Examples of banana split in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 See all Example Sentences for banana split 

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Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of banana split was in 1906

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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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