Looking for the meaning of the word PLUM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PLUM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Plum
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English plūme, from medieval Latin pruna, from Latin prunum (see prune)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
plʌm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an oval fleshy fruit which is purple, reddish, or yellow when ripe and contains a flattish pointed stone.
Short Definition:oval fleshy fruit
Definition:
the deciduous tree which bears plums.
Short Definition:tree bearing plums
Definition:
a reddish-purple colour
Short Definition:reddish-purple colour
Examples:- a pure silk shirt in shades of cream and soft plum
- rosy pinks, rich coppers, and deep plums are the big fashion news
- a plum blazer
Definition:
a thing, typically a job, considered to be highly desirable
Short Definition:highly desirable thing
Examples:- he landed a plum assistant producer's job
Word: Plum
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
plʌm
Dialects: British English
Short Definition:
plumb
Examples:- the helicopter crashed plum on the cabins
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