plum
word
/ˈpɫəm/
pluhm
/plˈʌm/
pluhm
Definition
A plum is a small, round, sweet fruit with smooth skin and a pit inside. It can also mean something very desirable or valuable, especially a job or opportunity.
Usage & Nuances
In food contexts, 'plum' only means the fruit. Informally, 'a plum job' or 'plum position' means a very desirable or well-paid opportunity. In plural, 'plums' still refers to the fruit. Do not confuse with 'plumb' (for measuring depth).
Spanish: ciruelaPortuguese (BR): ameixaPortuguese (PT): ameixaChinese (Simplified): 李子Chinese (Traditional): 李子Hindi: आलूबुखाराArabic: برقوقBengali: বেরি - আকাঙ্ক্ষিত (চাকরি/অবস্থান)Russian: слива - лакомый кусочек (о работе, возможности)Japanese: プラム - 理想的な（仕事・地位）Vietnamese: mận - vị trí tuyệt vời (công việc)Korean: 자두 - 탐나는 (직업/기회)Turkish: erik - cazip (iş/pozisyon)Urdu: آلو - شاندار (نوکری/موقع)Indonesian: mận - vị trí hấp dẫn (việc làm/cơ hội)
Example Sentences
This plum is purple and juicy.
basic
He bought a basket of plums at the market.
basic
Landing that plum job changed her life.
natural
I ate a sweet plum for dessert.
basic
That cake is filled with fresh plums.
natural
She picked the ripest plum from the tree.
natural