papaya
noun
pa·pa·ya pə-ˈpī-ə 
: a tropical American tree (Carica papaya of the family Caricaceae, the papaya family) having an oblong to globose yellow edible fruit with numerous black seeds in a central cavity
also : its fruit
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Rich aromas of butter, honey, salt, gooseberries and papaya. 
Tom Mullen, Forbes, 3 July 2022 The papaya enzymes help to break down the protein bonds that hold our skin cells together. Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2022 The soup that day was a lively papaya, ginger, coconut milk, broth and shrimp concoction. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 12 Apr. 2022 This recipe contains papaya’s natural enzyme exfoliant, papin, to remove the upper surface of the skin and dissolve makeup, dirt, and oil. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022 This hydrating face scrub removes dead and dry skin using papaya and mango enzymes as well as bamboo powder. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022 Avocados had the lowest levels of pesticides among the 46 foods tested, followed by sweet corn, pineapple, onions and papaya. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Apr. 2022 Outside, the grounds feature a yoga pavilion, children's playground and coconut, banana, and papaya trees. Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 1 Mar. 2022 Featuring papaya enzymes and vitamin C, this body oil keeps your skin looking healthy. ELLE, 15 Apr. 2022 See More
Tom Mullen, Forbes, 3 July 2022 The papaya enzymes help to break down the protein bonds that hold our skin cells together. Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2022 The soup that day was a lively papaya, ginger, coconut milk, broth and shrimp concoction. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 12 Apr. 2022 This recipe contains papaya’s natural enzyme exfoliant, papin, to remove the upper surface of the skin and dissolve makeup, dirt, and oil. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022 This hydrating face scrub removes dead and dry skin using papaya and mango enzymes as well as bamboo powder. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022 Avocados had the lowest levels of pesticides among the 46 foods tested, followed by sweet corn, pineapple, onions and papaya. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Apr. 2022 Outside, the grounds feature a yoga pavilion, children's playground and coconut, banana, and papaya trees. Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 1 Mar. 2022 Featuring papaya enzymes and vitamin C, this body oil keeps your skin looking healthy. ELLE, 15 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Spanish, of American Indian origin; akin to Arawak papáia papaya
First Known Use
1598, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
papaya
noun
pa·pa·ya pə-ˈpī-ə
: a yellow fruit that has a sweet flesh and many black seeds and grows on a tropical American tree
Medical Definition
papaya
noun
pa·pa·ya pə-ˈpī-ə
: a tropical American tree of the genus Carica (C. papaya) with large oblong yellow edible fruit
also : its fruit which is the source of papain