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plum
1[ pluhm ]
noun
- the drupaceous fruit of any of several trees belonging to the genus Prunus, of the rose family, having an oblong stone.
- the tree itself.
- any of various other trees bearing a plumlike fruit.
- the fruit itself.
- a sugarplum.
- a raisin, as in a cake or pudding.
- a deep purple varying from bluish to reddish.
- Informal. an excellent or desirable thing, as a fine position:
The choicest plums went to his old cronies.
- Informal. an unanticipated large increase in money or property, as an unexpected legacy; a windfall:
The company offered bonuses and other plums.
- Also called displacer. a large stone used in massive concrete construction.
adjective
- extremely desirable, rewarding, profitable, or the like:
a plum job in the foreign service.
Plum
2[ pluhm ]
noun
- a city in SW Pennsylvania.
plum
1/ ±è±ôÊŒ³¾ /
noun
- the fruit of this tree
- a raisin, as used in a cake or pudding
- a dark reddish-purple colour
- ( as adjective )
a plum carpet
- informal.
- something of a superior or desirable kind, such as a financial bonus
- ( as modifier )
a plum job
Derived Forms
- ˈ±è±ô³Ü³¾ËŒ±ô¾±°ì±ð, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±è±ô³Ü³¾î€ƒl¾±°ì±ð adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of plum1
Example Sentences
A plum is a plum, but when subjected to heat, it evolves entirely — its flavor deepens, its texture changes and it brings an unexpected richness to the dish.
The Spaniard keeps his spot in the team after last week's 15-pointer - and also because Chelsea have the second of two absolutely plum fixtures against struggling teams.
I was left with the impression of an ensemble company that had allocated roles based on who was available or perhaps overdue for a plum part.
It brings to mind not a Platonic plum, but a specific plum I must have enjoyed on some long lost summer day.
One day I was in the office and I realised I had a lump the size of a plum sticking out of my neck.
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