pineapple

noun

pine·​ap·​ple ˈpī-ˌna-pəl 

1

a

: 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

Example Sentences

a can of chopped pineapple

Recent Examples on the Web

The refreshing Hibiscus No-Jito is a Mojito riff that merges hibiscus ginger beer with simple syrup, lime and mint, and the Texas Sunset skips the usual tequila, calling for pineapple juice, orange juice, lime, grenadine and Topo Chico. —Kevin Gray, Dallas News, 13 Jan. 2023

Inspired by Hainan Island’s lush climate and tropical beauty, the Sanya Mary combines fresh ingredients sourced from the island’s natural abundance, including pineapple juice, lemongrass, sea salt, yellow chili and Hainan white pepper. —Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022

In the film, Duke is angling for a bigger platform, and tries to blackmail Miles with his knowledge of Andi's murder—but Miles quickly kills him with pineapple juice. —Emily Burack, Town & Country, 26 Dec. 2022

So all Miles had to do was prepare a cocktail with pineapple juice and switch the glasses. —Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Dec. 2022

Miles, ever the idiot, then poisoned Duke in plain sight—pouring pineapple juice, which Duke is allergic to, into his drink. —Evan Romano, Men's Health, 23 Dec. 2022

Jerk seasoning and pineapple juice add uber-flavorful, Jamaican-style flair to each bite — like a little party. —Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2022

These gummies are a great vegan on-the-go treat with a kick of ginger, a splash of pineapple, and a sprinkle of turmeric. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022

Features coconut rum, pineapple juice and Blue Curacao. Sugar Plumtini: Similar to a Cosmo, but with Pearl Plum Vodka, white cranberry juice and a sugar rim. —Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing pineapple

• pineapple guava
• pineapple sage

• pineapple guava
• pineapple sage

Kids Definition

pineapple

noun

pine·​ap·​ple ˈpī-ˌnap-əl 

: a tropical plant with stiff spiny sword-shaped leaves and a short flowering stalk that develops into an edible fruit with usually pale yellow sweet juicy flesh and very thick skin

also : this fruit

Medical Definition

pineapple

noun

pine·​ap·​ple ˈpī-ˌnap-əl 

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