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/plʌm/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A soft, sweet, juicy fruit with a smooth skin, usually round or oval, and can be purple, red, yellow, or green.
She picked a ripe plum from the tree and ate it on the spot.
The tree that produces plums.
The plum in our backyard blooms beautifully in the spring.
A dark purple color.
The walls in the living room are painted a rich plum color.
Something desirable or advantageous, especially a job or position.
He landed a plum job at the prestigious firm right after graduation.
verb
To prune or remove excess fruit from a tree, especially plums.
The gardener plums the trees every summer to ensure better growth.
Etymology
Middle English 'plume', from Old French 'plume', from Latin 'plumia'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
plum job
A highly desirable job.
plum out of
To run out of something or to remove a person from a position.
plum perfect
Perfectly acceptable or satisfactory.
Related Words
prunus
The genus of trees and shrubs that includes plums.
nectarine
A smooth-skinned fruit similar to a peach.
cherry
A small round fruit typically red or black.
Slang Meanings
A great opportunity or a good find.
I scored a plum deal on concert tickets.
A sweet or attractive person.
She's a real plum; everyone loves her.