Plum Definition & Meaning
plum
- adverb
- exactly; "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle"
- completely; used as intensifiers; "clean forgot the appointment"; "I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out"
- noun
- any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
- any of numerous varieties of small to medium-sized round or oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single pit
- a highly desirable position or assignment; "a political plum"
"Plum" in song lyrics
See how plum is used in real songs:
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"Apple to a cherry to a cherry to a plum"
Dr. Dre & Ed Lover f/ T-Money — Back Up Off Me -
"From the rotten apple don't compare it to a pair or plum"
Fes Taylor f/ Frankie Bells — Bang Bang -
"Take a peach, take a plum"
J.J. Fad — Supersonic (Remix)
Words that rhyme with plum
Usage tips for "plum"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "plum" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for plum to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does plum mean?
- exactly; "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle" completely; used as intensifiers; "clean forgot the appointment"; "I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out" any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone any of numerous varieties of small to medium-sized round or oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single pit a highly desirable position or assignment; "a political plum"
- What part of speech is plum?
- Plum is an adverb and a noun.
- How many definitions does plum have?
- Plum has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, noun).