Plum ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Plum ( noun )

1. A sweet juicy fruit that is typically round, dark purple or blue when ripe, and grows on a tree.
2. A tree that bears plums.
3. A dark purple or reddish-blue colour.
4. A thing that is highly desirable but difficult to obtain.

Origin:

Old english plūme, of germanic origin; related to dutch pruim and german pflaume.

Examples:

1. I picked a ripe plum from the tree.
2. The plums were used to make jam.
3. The dress was a deep plum color.
4. The plum job in the company went to the most experienced candidate.
5. The plum assignment was given to the team with the best track record.

(As a verb)

Plum ( verb )

1. A sweet juicy fruit that is typically round, dark purple or blue when ripe, and grows on a tree.
2. A tree that bears plums.
3. A dark purple or reddish-blue colour.
4. A thing that is highly desirable but difficult to obtain.

Origin:

Old english plūme, of germanic origin; related to dutch pruim and german pflaume.

Examples:

1. I picked a ripe plum from the tree.
2. The plums were used to make jam.
3. The dress was a deep plum color.
4. The plum job in the company went to the most experienced candidate.
5. The plum assignment was given to the team with the best track record.