Synonyms for

Bananas

Verb / bʌˈnænʌz / Another word for bananas — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh

Synonyms & similar words

bananatree banana plantain fruit bunch

Synonyms by register

Informal

crazy nuts bonkers loony wacky

Literary

unhinged deranged

Antonyms

sensible rational calm sane sober reasonable

Common collocations

  • go bananas
  • driving me bananas
  • split bananas
  • banana bread
  • banana peel
  • banana republic
  • banana daiquiri
  • banana smoothie

Word family

noun banana
adjective banana

Usage note

Primarily used informally to describe someone or something as crazy or wild. Can also refer to the fruit itself.

Example sentences

  1. I put bananas in my smoothie.
  2. Bananas are my favorite fruit.
  3. I like to eat bananas with peanut butter.
  4. My mom made banana bread for breakfast.
  5. Bananas are a healthy snack.

Quotes

  • I'm bananas for you.
  • This party is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
  • You drive me bananas.

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