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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
3a : a raisin when used in dessertsb : sugarplum
4 : something superior or very desirable; especially : something desirable given in return for a favor
5 : a dark reddish purple
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Examples of plum in a Sentence
a bowl of peaches and plums
Dried plums are also called “prunes.”
That deal is a real plum for the contractor.
Recent Examples of plum from the Web
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Bold Berry Deep colors like a rich plum and beautiful burgundy are bound to warm up any crisp fall evening.
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Stone fruits are those with a pit — think plums, nectarines, peaches and even cherries.
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Toss plums, rosemary, and 1 Tbsp. raw sugar in a large bowl.
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Second course: Prosciutto, Buffala mozzarella, plums, tangerine, pistachio, mint, basil, olive oil...
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Sobieska handled the plum role of Mimi with confidence and an artistry born of long experience.
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The contrasting colors of the desert and mountains—the plum shades of the far-off ranges, the oranges of the dunes—swirled together.
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The vicar's daughter, Cora, is a plum role for Mary Pat Gonzales, who turns uncertainty into a comic virtue.
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RICHMOND — Gov. Terry McAuliffe doled out some of Virginia’s juiciest political plums to seven current or former administration officials and two of their wives on Friday, appointing them to boards overseeing state colleges and universities.
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Origin and Etymology of plum
Middle English, from Old English plūme, modification of Latin prunum plum, from Greek proumnon
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PLUM Defined for English Language Learners
plum
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: a round, juicy fruit that has red or purple skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a hard seed at the center
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: something that many people want or think is very good
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: a dark reddish-purple color
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