tomatoes
word · lemma: tomato
/təˈmɑtoʊz/
tuh-MAH-tohz
/təmˈɑːtəʊz/
tuh-MAH-tohz
Definition
Tomatoes are round red or yellow fruits with a juicy inside, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking and salads.
Usage & Nuances
'Tomatoes' is the plural form of 'tomato'. Common collocations include 'fresh tomatoes', 'cherry tomatoes', and 'ripe tomatoes'. In cooking, 'tomatoes' usually refers to the whole fruit, not sauces or products made from them. Not to be confused with 'potatoes'.
Spanish: tomatesPortuguese (BR): tomatesPortuguese (PT): tomatesChinese (Simplified): 西红柿Chinese (Traditional): 番茄Hindi: टमाटरArabic: طماطمBengali: টমেটোRussian: помидорыJapanese: トマトVietnamese: cà chuaKorean: 토마토Turkish: domatesUrdu: ٹماٹرIndonesian: tomat
Example Sentences
I bought some tomatoes at the market.
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She sliced the tomatoes for the salad.
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The tomatoes in my garden are getting ripe.
basic
Could you pass me the tomatoes, please?
natural
Some people don’t like raw tomatoes, but love them cooked.
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The pasta sauce tastes better with fresh tomatoes.
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