Meaning & Definition of word "Banana"
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Banana
/bəˈnænə/
noun:
- 1. A long curved fruit that grows in clusters and has soft pulpy flesh and yellow skin when ripe.
- Example: I like to add a banana to my morning smoothie for extra flavor.
- 2. The tropical herbaceous plant that produces bananas.
- Example: The banana plant can grow up to 30 feet tall.
- 3. A term used to describe something that is yellow and curved in shape.
- Example: He drew a big yellow banana in his art class.
verb:
- 1. To prepare or serve bananas in a certain way.
- Example: She will banana the fruit salad by slicing bananas into thin pieces.
Etymology
From Spanish 'banana', which is of African origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
going bananas:
to become very excited or crazy.
banana split:
a dessert made from a banana cut in half lengthwise and topped with ice cream.
banana republic:
a politically unstable country dependent on a single export.
Related Words
plantain:
A type of banana that is typically used in cooking instead of eaten raw.
banana peel:
The outer covering of a banana, often used in jokes or seen in cartoons.
Slang Meanings of banana
Meaning: To go crazy or act foolishly.
Example Sentence: He went bananas when he saw the surprise party.
Meaning: Used to describe something that is silly or wacky.
Example Sentence: That idea is totally bananas!