plum

noun, often attributive

\ ˈpləm

Definition of plum

(Entry 1 of 2)

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 desserts

b : sugarplum

4 : something superior or very desirable especially : something desirable given in return for a favor

5 : a dark reddish purple

Plum

geographical name

\ ˈpləm

Definition of Plum (Entry 2 of 2)

borough in southwestern Pennsylvania that is a suburb of Pittsburgh population 27,126

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Noun

a bowl of peaches and plums Dried plums are also called “prunes.” That deal is a real plum for the contractor.

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According to Jessica, the overall feel was moody, old-world, and dramatic, thanks to a color palette that included black, white, gold, and dramatic shades of burgundy and plum. — Brooke Porter Katz, Harper's BAZAAR, "This Couple Took Over a Small Town in Italy for Their Medieval-Inspired Wedding," 28 Feb. 2019 Klassen grew up on a peach, plum, and nectarine farm in Dinuba, California, and studied theology in British Columbia, Canada. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "The Man, the Wood, and the River," 1 Dec. 2018 Most order them plain, with a dipping sauce, but get crazy if the mood strikes: More inventive versions come smothered in cheese sauce or radish ponzu, sprinkled with truffle salt, or stuffed with peperoncini, plum, and shiso. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "Loud, Crowded, Grease-Stained, and Gloriously Drunk: Where the World Eats After Hours," 8 Oct. 2018 Perfumania also has the DL on the fragrance notes: top notes of red berries, plum, and peach; mid notes of hibiscus flower, violet, tuberose, and coconut water; and base notes of vanilla, patchouli, amber, and musk. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "Rihanna Just Dropped Reb'l Fleur Love Always, a Remix of Her Very First Fragrance," 29 Aug. 2018 Where they're posted While some posts languished, Trump filled plum assignments with campaign donors, business leaders and personal friends – as past presidents have also done. — Oren Dorell, USA TODAY, "South Korea, Germany, Egypt: These are among 44 countries that don't have a U.S. ambassador," 13 Mar. 2018 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine Basic Quick Bread Dough and 3/4 cup sugar, apple, plums, and cinnamon. — Cheryl Slocum, Country Living, "Dried Plum and Apple Loaf with Crumble Topping," 4 Nov. 2010 Look for plump, sweet Castlebrites, large Robadas, cult-favorite Blenheims and fragrant Poppy apricots, as well as pluots and apriums — hybrid fruit created by crossing apricots with plums. — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, "Tarts, salsa, jam and more ideas for apricots, now in season," 15 June 2018 The body has a shiny clear coat plum crazy purple finish. — Dakota Crawford, Indianapolis Star, "You can buy Adam Vinatieri's 1971 Dodge Charger," 3 Apr. 2018

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