plum
Pronunciation: [plʌm]
Word
Context: “food”
(noun) a small, round fruit that is usually purple, red, or yellow and has a sweet taste. Plums grow on trees and can be eaten fresh or used in recipes.
Example
I picked a juicy plum from the tree and enjoyed its sweetness.
Example
I wanted a plum, but all the fruit was gone at the market.
Example
Would you like a plum for your snack?
Context: “color”
(noun) a dark purple color that resembles the skin of a plum. It is often used to describe certain shades in fashion or art.
Example
She wore a lovely dress in a plum color that looked great on her.
Example
That shirt doesn't come in plum; it's only available in blue and green.
Example
What do you think of this plum shade for the curtains?
Context: “informal”
(noun) a slang term that can mean something good or a reward. When someone says they got a plum, they mean they got something nice or special.
Example
He received a plum job offer after his internship.
Example
She wasn't given any plums this time because her work wasn't up to the mark.
Example
Did you hear about the plum assignment they offered you?
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