plums
word · lemma: plum
Definition
A sweet, round fruit with a smooth skin and a stone inside, usually purple, red, or yellow. 'Plums' is the plural form of 'plum'.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a countable noun for the fruit in both literal and metaphorical senses. Common collocation: 'fresh plums'. Not to be confused with 'prunes', which are dried plums.
Spanish: ciruelasPortuguese (BR): ameixasPortuguese (PT): ameixasChinese (Simplified): 李子Chinese (Traditional): 李子Hindi: आलूबुखारेArabic: خوخBengali: আলুবোখারাRussian: сливыJapanese: プラムVietnamese: mậnKorean: 자두Turkish: erikUrdu: آلو بخاراIndonesian: prem - buah prem
Example Sentences
I bought some plums at the market.
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Plums are sweet and juicy when they are ripe.
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She put some plums in her lunchbox.
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They made jam out of the plums from their backyard tree.
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These plums are so fresh—they taste like summer!
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Do you prefer plums or peaches in your fruit salad?
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