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Definition of pineapple

pineapple

/ˈpaɪnˌæp.əl/
pine · ap · ple
Plural:pineapples
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• noun

1

A large, fleshy, edible tropical fruit with a sweet, juicy, yellow interior, a tough, spiky rind, and a tuft of stiff leaves on top.

Example

"She sliced the fresh pineapple and added it to the tropical fruit salad."

2

The tropical herbaceous plant of the bromeliad family that yields this fruit, native to South America and widely cultivated in warm climates.

Example

"The farmer cultivated acres of pineapples in the rich volcanic soil of Hawaii."

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• Nearby Words

pine snake
pine woods litter snake
pine woods snake
pineapple
pineapple lily
pineapple sage
pineberry

Word Origin & Etymology

Originally used in late Middle English to describe a pinecone. The word was later applied to the tropical fruit in the late 17th century by European explorers because its textured, spiky exterior closely resembled a pinecone.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pineapple. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pineapple
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