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.
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Working on the road crew was considered a plum assignment at Sampson Correctional, which houses 450 medium- and minimum-custody inmates in Clinton in Eastern North Carolina.
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The mature peach and plum trees add extra appeal, and there is room for backyard fun and pets.
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From an intensely cool vineyard in the southern reaches of the Russian River Valley, this wine has gorgeous aromas of pink peppercorn, currant, plum and anise.
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Boughs of cedar, white currant and flowering plum hung in bouquets from its corners, and its lip was decorated with prayer flags.
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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
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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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