banana

/bəˈnɑːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A long, curved fruit with a thick yellow skin and soft, creamy interior, typically yellow when ripe.

“She ate a banana for breakfast.”

2. verb

To strike or hit (something) in a sudden, forceful way, typically with the palm of the hand.

“He banana-ed the ball out of the park.”

3. noun

A type of curve or bend, especially in a road or river.

“The banana in the road made the car swerve.”

Synonyms

  • mango
  • plantain

Antonyms

  • inedible
  • unripe