Meaning & Definition of word "Plum"

Plum

/plʌm/

noun:

  • 1. A soft, sweet, juicy fruit with a smooth skin, usually round or oval, and can be purple, red, yellow, or green.
    • Example: She picked a ripe plum from the tree and ate it on the spot.
  • 2. The tree that produces plums.
    • Example: The plum in our backyard blooms beautifully in the spring.
  • 3. A dark purple color.
    • Example: The walls in the living room are painted a rich plum color.
  • 4. Something desirable or advantageous, especially a job or position.
    • Example: He landed a plum job at the prestigious firm right after graduation.

verb:

  • 1. To prune or remove excess fruit from a tree, especially plums.
    • Example: 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 of plum

Meaning: A great opportunity or a good find.

Example Sentence: I scored a plum deal on concert tickets.

Meaning: A sweet or attractive person.

Example Sentence: She's a real plum; everyone loves her.