pineapple

/ˈpaɪnæpəl/

Definitions

1. noun

The edible fruit of a tropical plant having a tough, woody rind and a sweet, juicy pulp.

“She added fresh pineapple to her fruit salad.”

2. verb

To cover or surround something with a ring or a crown, especially of pineapples.

“The artist pineapple-ed the top of the cake with edible flowers.”

3. noun

A unit of currency in Jamaica.

“The hotel accepted Jamaican pineapple.”

4. noun

In poker, a high-ranking card combination consisting of three aces and two 8s, or three 8s and two aces.

“He got a pineapple in the last hand.”

Synonyms

  • ananas
  • pineapple plant

Antonyms

  • barren
  • unfruitful