Meaning & Definition of word "Papaya"

Papaya

/pəˈpaɪə/

noun:

  • 1. A tropical fruit with a soft, sweet, yellow or orange flesh and a large central cavity filled with seeds, derived from the pawpaw tree.
    • Example: I enjoyed a refreshing papaya smoothie on a hot summer day.
  • 2. The tree that produces the papaya fruit, scientifically known as Carica papaya.
    • Example: The papaya tree in my garden is finally starting to bear fruit.
  • 3. The edible fruit, used in many desserts and salads for its sweet flavor.
    • Example: She added slices of papaya to the fruit salad for a tropical twist.

Etymology

From Spanish 'papaya', originally from the Arawakan language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

papaya salad:

A salad made primarily with papaya, often green papaya, mixed with lime juice, fish sauce, and other ingredients.

papaya enzyme:

Refers to the digestive enzyme extracted from papaya, often used in supplements.

Related Words

tropical fruit:

Fruits that thrive in warm climates, such as pineapples and mangoes.

fruit:

The mature ovary of a flowering plant, typically containing seeds.

Slang Meanings of papaya

Meaning: Someone who is overly sweet or nice.

Example Sentence: She always brings me cookies; she's such a papaya.

Meaning: A term of endearment used among friends.

Example Sentence: Hey, papaya, how's it going?