Meaning & Definition of Tomato in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A glossy red, or occasionally yellow, edible fruit.

  Example Sentence: I added chopped tomato to the salad.

• Definition: The plant that bears this fruit.

  Example Sentence: The tomato thrives in warm climates.

• Definition: A dish or preparation that contains tomatoes.

  Example Sentence: I ordered spaghetti with tomato sauce.

Etymology

Origin: From Spanish 'tomate', from Nahuatl 'tomatl'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• tomato can: A can containing tomato products, often used in cooking.
• to throw a tomato: To express disapproval, typically through boos or negative feedback.
• a rotten tomato: Something worthless or of poor quality.

Translations

• Spanish: tomate

• French: tomate

• German: Tomate

• Russian: помидор

Related Words

• ketchup: A condiment made from tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar.

• salsa: A spicy sauce often made with tomatoes.

• pizza: A dish often topped with tomato sauce and cheese.

Slang Meanings of tomato

• Meaning: A term for a homely or unattractive person.

  Example Sentence: He called her a tomato when she walked in wearing that dress.

• Meaning: Used to refer to a person when comparing them to an attractive object.

  Example Sentence: Look at her, she’s a real tomato!