Pineapple (Noun)
Meaning 1
A tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Large sweet fleshy tropical fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The pineapple was perfectly ripened to add a sweet and tangy flavor to the tropical salad.
- Fresh pineapple slices arranged on a platter made a beautiful and refreshing snack for the summer party.
- After a trip to the grocery store, Emma's fridge was stocked with frozen yogurt, berries, and pineapple to make her favorite smoothies.
- Her trip to Hawaii was fruitful, in every sense of the word, with her eating fresh pineapple every day for a month.
- The waiter recommended trying the signature Hawaiian dish that featured broiled steak topped with pineapple and a tangy teriyaki sauce.