Cool MateBanana
UK /["/bəˈnɑːnə/"]/US /["/bəˈnænə/"]/
Definition
a long curved fruit with a thick yellow skin and that is soft inside, which grows on trees in hot countries
In simple words: A long, yellow fruit that is sweet and soft inside.
Examples
- a bunch of bananas
- ripe bananas
- mashed banana
- a banana skin/peel
- He'll go bananas when he finds out.
- The British press has gone bananas, proclaiming the end of civilization as we know it.
Usage notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation, cooking, and health contexts. Suitable for any audience, but avoid when discussing unrelated topics.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a banana split — a treat with bananas!
Collocations
- ripe
- overripe
- green
- bunch
- eat
- have
- pick
- peel
- skin
- plant
Synonyms
- fruit
- yellow fruit
- tropical fruit
Common mistakes
- Saying 'bananas' when referring to one fruit.
- Confusing 'banana' with 'plantain', another similar fruit.
- Incorrectly spelling it as 'banna'.