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UK//pʌlp//US//pʌlp//

Meaning of Pulp

A soft, wet mass of ground or crushed plant material used for making paper or food.

In simple words: Soft material made from crushed plants or fibrous substances.

Pulp in a sentence

  • The pulp of the fruit is often used in smoothies.
  • Pulp fiction novels are known for their sensational stories.
  • After crushing the berries, the pulp was thick and vibrant.
  • The workshop focused on making art from paper pulp.

How to use Pulp

Used commonly in both everyday contexts and in specialized situations like publishing or cooking. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'pulp' as squishing fruit into soft mush for juice.

Related words

Collocations with Pulp

  • paper pulp
  • fruit pulp
  • pulp fiction
  • pulp mill

Synonyms for Pulp

  • mush
  • paste
  • slurry
  • mash

Common mistakes with Pulp

  • Confused with 'pulp fiction', which refers to a genre.
  • Misunderstood as just the fruit puree.
  • Omitted the context of paper or printing.

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Frequently asked questions about Pulp

What does Pulp mean?

Soft material made from crushed plants or fibrous substances.

What is the definition of Pulp?

A soft, wet mass of ground or crushed plant material used for making paper or food.

How do you use Pulp in a sentence?

The pulp of the fruit is often used in smoothies.

Can you give another example of Pulp?

Pulp fiction novels are known for their sensational stories.

What are synonyms for Pulp?

Common alternatives include mush, paste, slurry, mash.

What words go with Pulp?

It commonly pairs with paper pulp, fruit pulp, pulp fiction, pulp mill.

What are common mistakes when using Pulp?

Confused with 'pulp fiction', which refers to a genre. Misunderstood as just the fruit puree. Omitted the context of paper or printing.

How do you pronounce Pulp?

US: //pʌlp//, UK: //pʌlp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pulp?

Used commonly in both everyday contexts and in specialized situations like publishing or cooking. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts.