eggplant

noun

egg·​plant ˈeg-ˌplant 

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1

a

: a widely cultivated perennial Asian herb (Solanum melongena) of the nightshade family yielding edible fruit

b

: the usually smooth ovoid typically blackish-purple or white fruit of the eggplant

2

: a dark grayish or blackish purple

Examples of eggplant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Melt-in-your mouth eggplant is stewed with zucchini, bell peppers, carrots and green beans in a tomato sauce, served with a side of rice. —Arika Herron, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024

Peruvian empanadas, Brazilian burgers, Japanese crepes, and Moroccan eggplant salad are all on the menu — as are local favorites like Market Pizza and SkyRoast Coffee. —Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024

In the cover photo, Jenner wears an off-the-shoulder eggplant gown, and poses with her head tilted back and her hand on her clavicle. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2024

Vegetables: Cantaloupe, collard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, lima bean, okra, pepper, pumpkin, snap bean, southern pea, squash, tomato and watermelon 4. —Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing eggplant

• Japanese eggplant

Kids Definition

eggplant

noun

egg·​plant -ˌplant 

1

: a widely cultivated herb that is related to the potato and yields edible fruit

2

: the usually glossy blackish purple egg-shaped fruit of an eggplant