plural plums
1
: a round, juicy fruit that has red or purple skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a hard seed at the center
a bowl of peaches and plums
Dried plums are also called "prunes."
plum sauce
plum trees
2
somewhat informal
: something that many people want or think is very good
That deal is a real plum for the contractor.
—usually used before another nounIt's a plum job.
How did she get such a plum role in the play?
3
: a dark reddish-purple color
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/plum. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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