pineapple

noun

pine·ap·ple | \ ˈpī-ˌna-pəl

Definition of pineapple

1a : a tropical monocotyledonous plant (Ananas comosus of the family Bromeliaceae, the pineapple family) that has rigid spiny-margined recurved leaves and a short stalk with a dense oblong head of small abortive flowers

b : the large edible multiple fruit of the pineapple that consists of the sweet succulent fleshy inflorescence

2 : a hand grenade

Examples of pineapple in a Sentence

a can of chopped pineapple

Recent Examples on the Web Along with the onions, try the pineapple and sour orange pork belly starter for a citrusy zing to a traditionally prepared meat dish, or the cauliflower steak accompanied by a bola cheese puree. — Shelby Knick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2021 Mouth-filling flavors follow—pineapple and stone fruit layered under grapefruit, delivered with arresting texture and a lingering finish. — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2021 Crescent Caliente Ritas include a housemade pineapple cordial, agave, jalapeño, Roca Patrón Añejo tequila and Del Maguey Vida Mezcal. — Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 21 July 2021 The menu includes pad thai, pineapple fried rice and papaya salad. — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 June 2021 Floral nose with orange blossom and jasmine that has pineapple and juicy mango on the palate with some hints of ginger and fresh acidity balancing it out. — Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2021 Closer By the Mile, an IPA, has flavors of grapefruit, pineapple and malt with notes of tropical fruits. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 20 Sep. 2021 Try jams with citrus, mango, orange, pineapple and as an outlier, watermelon. — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Sep. 2021 Try lemon or oranges, or get creative and go with sliced berries, pineapple, or melon. — Good Housekeeping Editors, Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2021

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pineapple

noun

English Language Learners Definition of pineapple

: a large fruit that grows on a tropical tree and that has thick skin and very sweet, juicy, yellow flesh

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pineapple

noun

pine·ap·ple | \ ˈpī-ˌna-pəl

Kids Definition of pineapple

: a large fruit that grows on a tropical plant and has a thick skin and sweet juicy yellow flesh

pineapple

noun

pine·ap·ple | \ ˈpī-ˌnap-əl

Medical Definition of pineapple

1 : a tropical monocotyledonous plant (Ananas comosus of the family Bromeliaceae, the pineapple family) that has rigid spiny-margined recurved leaves and a short stalk with a dense oblong head of small abortive flowers

2 : the multiple fruit of the pineapple that consists of the succulent fleshy inflorescence and whose juice is the source of the proteolytic enzyme bromelain