plum

noun
UK: /plʌm/
US: /plʌm/

  1. A smooth-skinned fruit with a single hard seed.

    1. I ate a sweet plum after lunch today and it was really tasty.
    2. The orchard was filled with plum trees, their branches heavy with ripe fruit ready for harvest.

  2. A dark purple color.

    1. She chose a plum dress for the evening party, because the color fit her so well.
    2. The designer selected a deep plum shade for the walls to create a luxurious atmosphere in the living room.
plum verb

  1. To examine and improve something in a detailed and careful way.

    1. The editor will plum the article before publication and provide his feedback.
    2. The company hired an expert to plum its processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
plum adjective

  1. Very desirable; excellent.

    1. He got the plum job in the company, and now his career is on a rise.
    2. Securing the plum role in the play, she dedicated herself to rehearsals and character development.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plum" in English means: A smooth-skinned fruit with a single hard seed., A dark purple color..

The phonetic transcription of "plum" is /plʌm/ in British English and /plʌm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "plum": "I ate a sweet plum after lunch today and it was really tasty.". More examples on the page.