pulp

¹pulp

noun \ˈpəlp\

Definition of PULP

1

a (1) : the soft, succulent part of a fruit usually composed of mesocarp (2) : stem pith when soft and spongy b : a soft mass of vegetable matter (as of apples) from which most of the water has been extracted by pressure c : the soft sensitive tissue that fills the central cavity of a tooth — see tooth illustration d : a material prepared by chemical or mechanical means from various materials (as wood or rags) for use in making paper and cellulose products

2

: pulverized ore mixed with water

3

a : pulpy condition or character b : something in such a condition or having such a character

4

: a magazine or book printed on cheap paper (as newsprint) and often dealing with sensational material; also : sensational or tabloid writing —often used attributively <pulp fiction>

— pulp·i·ness \ˈpəl-pē-nəs\ noun

— pulpy \ˈpəl-pē\ adjective

Examples of PULP

1. The fruit has sweet, juicy pulp and hard, black seeds.
2. the pulp of an orange
3. I like to strain the pulp out of my orange juice.
4. The grain was mashed into pulp.
5. The boxes will be turned back into pulp and be made into newspapers.
6. This paper is made from inexpensive wood pulp.
7. He made a little extra money by writing stories for a science fiction pulp.

Origin of PULP

Middle English pulpe, from Latin pulpa flesh, pulp

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with PULP

gulp