Pomegranate Meaning in English

word

US

ˌpɑməˈɡɹænət

pah-muh-GRAN-it

UK

pˈɒmɪɡɹˌæneɪt

POM-i-GRAN-ate

Definition

A round fruit with thick red skin and many small, juicy seeds inside. It is sweet and slightly tart.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used only for the fruit, not the tree. The seeds are eaten fresh or used in salads, juice, or cooking. The word is formal and used in everyday and culinary contexts, not slang.

• Spanish: granada
• Portuguese (BR): romã
• Portuguese (PT): romã
• Chinese (Simplified): 石榴
• Chinese (Traditional): 石榴
• Hindi: अनार
• Arabic: رمان
• Bengali: আনার - ডালিম
• Russian: гранат
• Japanese: ザクロ
• Vietnamese: lựu
• Korean: 석류
• Turkish: nar
• Urdu: انار
• Indonesian: delima

Example Sentences

I like to eat pomegranate for breakfast.

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A pomegranate has many red seeds inside.

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She bought a fresh pomegranate from the market.

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Can you help me cut this pomegranate without making a mess?

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The salad tastes amazing with a little pomegranate on top.

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Every winter, my mother makes fresh pomegranate juice.

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