Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

banana

noun
buh-NAN-uh
Definition
A long, curved fruit that grows in bunches and has a soft, sweet flesh and a yellow skin when ripe.
Examples
  • The banana was perfectly ripe and ready to eat.
  • She added sliced banana to her cereal for breakfast.
  • Monkeys are often depicted as enjoying bananas.
Meaning
Banana is a tropical fruit known for its sweetness and nutritional value.
Synonyms
  • plantain
  • fruit