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UK/["/təˈmɑːtəʊ/"]/US/["/təˈmeɪtəʊ/"]/

Meaning of Tomato

In simple words: A round red fruit that people eat.

Tomato in a sentence

  • a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich
  • sliced/chopped tomatoes
  • tomato plants
  • tomato sauce/soup/juice
  • tomato paste/puree
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • Demonstrators threw rotten tomatoes at the car.
  • It smells great, like ripe tomatoes.

How to use Tomato

Used in both formal and informal settings. Appropriate in cooking contexts, discussions about food, or gardening. Not used in abstract contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'tom-a-to' as a 'tasty red orb' on your dinner plate.

Related words

Collocations with Tomato

Synonyms for Tomato

Common mistakes with Tomato

  • Confused with 'potato' due to similar spelling.
  • Thinking it's a vegetable instead of a fruit.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'to-mah-to' instead of 'to-may-to'.

Compare Tomato with Fruit, Vegetable, Produce

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Frequently asked questions about Tomato

What does Tomato mean?

A round red fruit that people eat.

What is the definition of Tomato?

a soft fruit with a lot of juice and shiny red skin that is eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked

How do you use Tomato in a sentence?

a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich

Can you give another example of Tomato?

sliced/chopped tomatoes

What are synonyms for Tomato?

Common alternatives include fruit, vegetable, produce, berry.

What words go with Tomato?

It commonly pairs with fresh, ripe, rotten, eat, have, chop, juice, ketchup, paste.

What are common mistakes when using Tomato?

Confused with 'potato' due to similar spelling. Thinking it's a vegetable instead of a fruit. Mispronouncing it as 'to-mah-to' instead of 'to-may-to'.

How do you pronounce Tomato?

US: /["/təˈmeɪtəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/təˈmɑːtəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tomato?

Used in both formal and informal settings. Appropriate in cooking contexts, discussions about food, or gardening. Not used in abstract contexts.

What CEFR level is Tomato?

"Tomato" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.