banana
Pronunciation: [bəˈnænə]
Word
Context: "food"
(noun) a long, curved fruit that is yellow when ripe. It has a soft inside and is sweet. People often eat bananas as a healthy snack or add them to breakfast foods like cereal or smoothies.
Example
I enjoy eating a banana every morning with my cereal.
Example
I didn't want to eat the banana because it was too ripe and mushy.
Example
Would you like a banana with your lunch today?
Context: "slang"
(noun) a slang term sometimes used to describe a person from the state of Queensland in Australia. It refers to people that are thought to have a carefree attitude, like someone who loves bananas.
Example
She has a great laid-back style, typical of a banana from Queensland.
Example
He doesn't really fit in; he’s not a banana at all with his serious attitude.
Example
Have you met many bananas from Queensland during your travels?
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