banana

noun

ba·nana bə-ˈna-nə How to pronounce banana (audio)

especially British -ˈnä-

: an elongated usually tapering tropical fruit with soft pulpy flesh enclosed in a soft usually yellow rind

a bunch of bananas

slipped on a banana peel

: any of several widely cultivated perennial often treelike herbs (genus Musa of the family Musaceae, the banana family) bearing bananas in compact pendent bunches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web With its irresistible butterscotch angle and the dazzling drizzles of white and dark chocolate, this no bake pie recipe steers the classic banana cream pie into head-turning territory.

Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022 The homemade pies—banana cream is my all-time favorite—are not to be missed.

Brad Johnson, Bon Appétit, 1 July 2022 Bananas that are too ripe for eating can be peeled and stored in the freezer for later use in banana ice cream.

Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2022 My order never varies: a hickory burger with cheddar, a side of fries, and a slice of banana cream pie.

Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 10 June 2022 When Tokischa had finished her al pastor, Pacheco walked up with a plate piled with fried dough and banana ice cream.

Kate Linthicumstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2022 The allure of a slice of banana cream, raspberry rhubarb or peach as a reward for completing the climb sometimes leads to a line of colorful cycling kits winding out the door.

Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 May 2022 Extra sides are $4 each and that banana cream pie is $7.

oregonlive, 27 Oct. 2021 The Twinkie forsook its original banana cream filling for vanilla when bananas were scarce during World War II.

Dana Joseph And Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 14 Oct. 2021 See More

单词	banana
释义	banana noun ba·nana bə-ˈna-nə especially British -ˈnä- 1 : an elongated usually tapering tropical fruit with soft pulpy flesh enclosed in a soft usually yellow rind a bunch of bananas slipped on a banana peel 2 : any of several widely cultivated perennial often treelike herbs (genus Musa of the family Musaceae, the banana family) bearing bananas in compact pendent bunches Illustration of banana banana 2 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web With its irresistible butterscotch angle and the dazzling drizzles of white and dark chocolate, this no bake pie recipe steers the classic banana cream pie into head-turning territory. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022 The homemade pies—banana cream is my all-time favorite—are not to be missed. Brad Johnson, Bon Appétit, 1 July 2022 Bananas that are too ripe for eating can be peeled and stored in the freezer for later use in banana ice cream. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2022 My order never varies: a hickory burger with cheddar, a side of fries, and a slice of banana cream pie. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 10 June 2022 When Tokischa had finished her al pastor, Pacheco walked up with a plate piled with fried dough and banana ice cream. Kate Linthicumstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2022 The allure of a slice of banana cream, raspberry rhubarb or peach as a reward for completing the climb sometimes leads to a line of colorful cycling kits winding out the door. Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 May 2022 Extra sides are $4 each and that banana cream pie is $7. oregonlive, 27 Oct. 2021 The Twinkie forsook its original banana cream filling for vanilla when bananas were scarce during World War II. Dana Joseph And Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 14 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Spanish or Portuguese; Spanish, from Portuguese, of African origin; akin to Wolof banaana banana First Known Use 1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing banana banana oil banana seat banana clip slip on a banana skin/peel banana pepper banana split second banana top banana banana republic banana bread See More banana oil banana seat banana clip slip on a banana skin/peel banana pepper banana split second banana top banana banana republic banana bread See More Kids Definition banana noun ba·nana bə-ˈna-nə : a fruit that is shaped somewhat like a finger, is usually yellow when ripe, and grows in bunches on a large treelike tropical plant with very large leaves
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banana

noun

Illustration of banana

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Phrases Containing banana

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