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
4
: something superior or very desirable
especially
: something desirable given in return for a favor
5
: a dark reddish purple
Examples of plum in a Sentence
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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The report also depicted the DWP as a cliquey environment where employees received plum positions and promotions based on their relationships with top leaders, rather than their job performance.
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Dishes like Sea Grape’s potato and leek soup and Tamarind’s plum crumble dessert were undeniable home runs for us.
—Jasmine Grant, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Dishes like Sea Grape’s potato and leek soup and Tamarind’s plum crumble dessert were undeniable home runs for us.
—Jasmine Grant, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plum. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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plum
noun1
a
: any of numerous trees and shrubs related to the peach and cherries and having globe-shaped to oval edible fruits with an oblong stone
b
: the smooth-skinned fruit of a plum
2
: a raisin when used in desserts (as puddings or cake)
3
: something very desirable
4
: a dark reddish purple
Geographical Definition
Plum
geographical name
borough in southwestern Pennsylvania that is a suburb of Pittsburgh population 27,126
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