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Definition of plum

plum

/ˈplʌm/
plum
Plural:plums
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plum Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A fleshy, sweet fruit of the genus Prunus, characterized by a smooth skin, juicy flesh, and a hard central stone or pit.

Example

"She washed a ripe plum from the farmer's market and bit into its sweet, juicy flesh."

2

A deep reddish-purple color resembling that of the fruit.

Example

"The living room was painted in a deep shade of plum to create a warm and elegant atmosphere."

3

A highly desirable, lucrative, or prestigious position, assignment, or reward.

Example

"Getting assigned to manage the Paris office was considered a plum among the junior executives."

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• Rhymes for plum

• Nearby Words

plover
plow
plug
plum
plumb
plumb bob
plumbago

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English plūme, derived from Vulgar Latin *prūna, from Latin prūnum, ultimately from Greek proumnon.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Plum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/plum
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