plum

plum

noun, often attributive \ˈpləm\

Definition of PLUM

1

: any of various trees and shrubs (genus Prunus) of the rose family with globular to oval smooth-skinned edible fruits that are drupes with oblong seeds; also : the fruit

2

: any of various trees with edible fruits resembling plums; also : the fruit

3

a : a raisin when used in desserts b : sugarplum

4

: something superior or very desirable; especially : something desirable given in return for a favor

5

: a dark reddish purple

— plum·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of PLUM

1. a bowl of peaches and plums
2. Dried plums are also called “prunes.”
3. That deal is a real plum for the contractor.

Origin of PLUM

Middle English, from Old English plūme, modification of Latin prunum plum, from Greek proumnon

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to PLUM

Synonyms: catch, gem, jewel, pearl, prize, treasure

Related Words: blessing, find, godsend, goody (or goodie), valuable, windfall; booty, loot, plunder, spoil, swag; brass ring; glory, pride; gold, jackpot, prize money, treasure trove

Near Antonyms: lemon, loser

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Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with PLUM

bum, chum, come, crumb, cum, drum, dumb, from, glum, gum, hum, lum, mum, numb, plumb, rum, scrum, scum, slum, some, strum, sum, them, thrum, thumb