Pulp

/pʌlp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A soft, moist mass of material, typically composed of crushed or processed fruits, vegetables, or fibers.

After juicing the apples, he was left with a large amount of pulp that he planned to use in baking.

The fleshy part of a fruit or vegetable, often referring to its edible inner material.

The orange was juicy and full of pulp, which made it perfect for zesting.

A mass of fibrous material used in the manufacture of paper.

The factory specializes in converting wood into pulp for paper production.

A soft, spongy tissue in the center of a tooth where nerves and blood vessels are located.

The dentist explained that the decay had reached the pulp of the tooth, necessitating a root canal.

A genre of fiction characterized by sensational and lurid elements, often found in magazines and books, commonly referred to as pulp fiction.

He enjoys reading pulp novels for their thrilling plots and exaggerated characters.

verb

To crush or grind something into a pulp.

She pulped the strawberries to make a sauce for the dessert.

To remove the pulp from fruits or vegetables.

They pulped the tomatoes before adding them to the sauce for a smoother texture.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'pulpam', meaning 'flesh, soft tissue'.

pulp fiction

A genre of literature, often comprising sensational or overly dramatic stories.

pulpit

A platform or raised area in a church used for preaching.

pulpit

A raised platform in a church or a similar place from which a preacher delivers a sermon.

pulping

The process of converting raw materials into pulp.

Low-quality or sensationalized material.

That article is just pulp; there's no real news in it.

Something messy or disorganized.

His desk was a pulp of papers and old coffee cups.