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单词 plums
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plum

noun

ˈpləm How to pronounce plum (audio)
often attributive
1
: any of various trees and shrubs (genus Prunus) of the rose family with globular to oval smooth-skinned edible fruits that are drupes with oblong seeds
also : the fruit
2
: any of various trees with edible fruits resembling plums
also : the fruit
3
a
: a raisin when used in desserts
b
: sugarplum
4
: something superior or very desirable
especially : something desirable given in return for a favor
5
: a dark reddish purple
plumlike
ˈpləm-ˌlīk How to pronounce plum (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • catch
  • gem
  • jewel
  • pearl
  • prize
  • treasure
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Example Sentences

a bowl of peaches and plums Dried plums are also called “prunes.” That deal is a real plum for the contractor.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English plūme, modification of Latin prunum plum, from Greek proumnon

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

plum

noun

ˈpləm How to pronounce plum (audio)
1
: a fruit related to the peach and cherry that usually has smooth purple or reddish skin, sweet juicy flesh, and a stony pit
2
: a dark reddish purple
3
: a choice or desirable thing : prize

Geographical Definition

Plum

geographical name

ˈpləm How to pronounce Plum (audio)
borough in southwestern Pennsylvania that is a suburb of Pittsburgh population 27,126

plums

noun

plural of plum
as in gems
someone or something unusually desirable that job is considered a real plum in the broadcasting business

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • gems
  • jewels
  • prizes
  • treasures
  • pearls
  • valuables
  • windfalls
  • blessings
  • spoils
  • goodies
  • catches
  • finds
  • golds
  • booties
  • swags
  • loots
  • brass rings
  • glories
  • plunders
  • godsends
  • jackpots
  • treasure troves
  • prize moneys
  • prides

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • losers
  • lemons
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