Ripening Meaning in English
word · lemma: ripen
Definition
The process of becoming fully developed and ready to eat, especially for fruits and vegetables. It can also refer to things developing to their best or most useful stage.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for crops, fruit, or cheese; often in farming or food science. Can metaphorically describe stages of development (like 'the ripening of an idea'). Commonly uncountable. Not usually used for people.
Example Sentences
The ripening of bananas happens faster in warm weather.
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Tomatoes are often picked before full ripening.
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The cheese needs more time for ripening.
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There's a sweet smell in the air during the ripening of mangoes.
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After weeks of careful ripening, the grapes are finally perfect for wine.
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The ripening of his ideas took months before he shared them with us.
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