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plum Definition and Meaning in English (plum definition)

noun
Synonyms:prune
Quick Answer • Definition

Plum definition: A sweet, fleshy, usually dark purple or reddish-yellow fruit with a single large seed, grown on a tree.

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Definitions of Plum

  1. 1noun

    A sweet, fleshy, usually dark purple or reddish-yellow fruit with a single large seed, grown on a tree.

  2. 2adjective(colloquial)

    Describing a highly desirable position or appointment, often one that is easy and well-paid.

Example Sentences

casual

“She picked a ripe plum from the tree.”

casual

“He landed a plum role in the new movie.”

Synonyms

Inflected Word Forms

adjectiveplummy

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

plum jobcollocation

A highly desirable and often well-paid position.

plum rolecollocation

A very good and desirable part in a play or film.

Alphabetical:plugs•plum-colored

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Plum definition: A sweet, fleshy, usually dark purple or reddish-yellow fruit with a single large seed, grown on a tree.
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'Plum' translates to 'plum' in English. Plum definition: A sweet, fleshy, usually dark purple or reddish-yellow fruit with a single large seed, grown on a tree.
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