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plum tomato

noun

plural plum tomatoes
: a small oblong tomato

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Vine-ripened, heirloom, and plum tomatoes would work especially well in this dish. — Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026 Fresh plum tomatoes are best for this bold dip. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Place 3 avocados, halved, pits removed, cut side up, 2 plum tomatoes, halved through stem ends, cut side up, 1 bunch scallions, and 1 jalapeño on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026 The tomato is a long, thin plum tomato with a pointed tip and fewer seeds. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for plum tomato

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First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plum tomato was in 1879

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“Plum tomato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plum%20tomato. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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plum tomato

noun
: a small oblong tomato
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