Synonyms for
Banana
Definition
a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Common collocations
- ripe banana
- peel a banana
- banana bread
- banana split
- bunch of bananas
- eating a banana
- green banana
Word family
noun banana
Usage note
While 'banana' is a common noun, it doesn't have direct antonyms as it refers to a specific fruit. Informal terms like 'nana' are sometimes used, but 'banana' is the standard term.
Example sentences
- I peeled a banana for my little sister.
- Bananas grow in hot and humid places.
- My favorite smoothie has banana in it.
- Bananas are high in potassium which is good for your muscles.
- I put sliced bananas on top of my pancakes.
Quotes
Life is uncertain, but a banana is a good fruit.
Let's go bananas!
You're the top banana in the shock department.