often attributive
1
: any of various trees and shrubs (genus Prunus) of the rose family with globular to oval smooth-skinned edible fruits that are drupes with oblong seeds
also
: the fruit
2
: any of various trees with edible fruits resembling plums
also
: the fruit
3
a
: a raisin when used in desserts
b
4
: something superior or very desirable
especially
: something desirable given in return for a favor
5
: a dark reddish purple
Examples of plum in a Sentence
a bowl of peaches and plums
Dried plums are also called “prunes.”
That deal is a real plum for the contractor.
Recent Examples on the Web
Their 2018 Merlot is garnet colored with aromas of black plum, ripe cherry, and fennel frond.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Scalp Care Shampoo for Thinning Hair
This regenerative shampoo from Paul Mitchell gradually improves the volume and texture of thin hair with its nourishing formula of clover flower, Kakadu plum, pea peptides, and tea tree.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol, a carbohydrate found naturally in foods such as cauliflower, eggplant, lettuce, mushrooms, spinach, plums, raspberries and strawberries.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 6 June 2024
Some of great options include, wild blueberries, apples, oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, pineapple, papaya, plums and kiwi.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Scalp Care Shampoo for Thinning Hair
This regenerative shampoo from Paul Mitchell gradually improves the volume and texture of thin hair with its nourishing formula of clover flower, Kakadu plum, pea peptides, and tea tree.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol, a carbohydrate found naturally in foods such as cauliflower, eggplant, lettuce, mushrooms, spinach, plums, raspberries and strawberries.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 6 June 2024
Some of great options include, wild blueberries, apples, oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, pineapple, papaya, plums and kiwi.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plum. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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plum
noun1
a
: any of numerous trees and shrubs related to the peach and cherries and having globe-shaped to oval edible fruits with an oblong stone
b
: the smooth-skinned fruit of a plum
2
: a raisin when used in desserts (as puddings or cake)
3
: something very desirable
4
: a dark reddish purple
Geographical Definition
Plum
geographical name
borough in southwestern Pennsylvania that is a suburb of Pittsburgh population 27,126
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