Synonyms for
Plum
Definition
a sweet fruit with a juicy flesh, typically round and reddish-purple
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Common collocations
- plum pudding
- plum tomato
- plum job
- plum wine
- plum jam
- plum cake
- plum brandy
Word family
Usage note
As an adjective, 'plum' often describes something desirable or excellent, especially a job or opportunity. It can also refer to the fruit.
Example sentences
- I picked a ripe plum from the tree.
- The plum tasted sweet and juicy.
- She made a delicious plum tart for dessert.
- The supermarket sells fresh plums in the fruit section.
- The plum orchard was full of ripe fruit.
Quotes
"Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first." - Ernestine Ulmer
"A plum once said, 'just because a banana lover came by, I converted myself into a banana. Unfortunately, his taste changed after a few months and so I became an orange. When he said I was bitter I became an apple, but he went in search of grapes. Yielding to the opinions of so many people, I have changed so many times that I no longer know who I am. How I wish I had remained a plum and waited for a plum lover.'" - Unknown
"You can't compare apples to oranges, but you can compare a juicy plum to a ripe peach." - Unknown