- pronunciation:
- pluhm
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a type of sweet edible fruit with a smooth skin and a flattish stone.
- similar words:
- fathom
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| definition 2: |
any of various trees of the rose family that bear this fruit.
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| definition 3: |
a raisin when used in cakes, puddings, or the like.
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| definition 4: |
a dark bluish or purplish red color.
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| definition 5: |
(informal) something desirable or wonderful.
His new job was a plum. |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
especially desirable or enviable.
She's got herself a plum position in the company now. |
The words
plum and
plumb sound alike but have different meanings. There is a silent 'B' at the end of
plumb.