: an elongated usually tapering tropical fruit with soft pulpy flesh enclosed in a soft usually yellow rind
a bunch of bananas
slipped on a banana peel
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: any of several widely cultivated perennial often treelike herbs (genus Musa of the family Musaceae, the banana family) bearing bananas in compact pendent bunches
Illustration of banana
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Examples of banana in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebWith Costco’s leadership change — and other longtime deals like Trader Joe’s 19-cent bananas and Planet Fitness’ $10 membership ending amid rising inflation — some had speculated about the future of Costco’s $1.50 hot dog.—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 31 May 2024 Valastro uses his spoon to carefully scoop up the banana custard, vanilla wafers, caramelized banana and some of the fractured shell.—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 But most seedless bananas and watermelon are grown from triploid plants.—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2024 Acai bowls include a Cacao Energy with maca root (aka Peruvian ginseng); gluten-free granola, banana and cacao nibs and custard; and a Cold Brew Crave with coffee, coconut, macadamia nuts and strawberry.—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for banana
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Word History
Etymology
Spanish or Portuguese; Spanish, from Portuguese, of African origin; akin to Wolof banaana banana
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