persimmon Definition
- 1an edible fruit that resembles a large tomato and has a sweet flesh
- 2a tree that bears persimmons
Using persimmon: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "persimmon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The persimmon is ripe when it is soft to the touch.
Example
The persimmon tree in our backyard produces a lot of fruit every year.
Example
Persimmons are often used in baking and cooking.
persimmon Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for persimmon
- kaki
- sharon fruit
Phrases with persimmon
hachiya persimmon
a type of persimmon with an acorn-like shape and astringent taste that must be fully ripe before eating
Example
Hachiya persimmons are often used in baking and making jams.
fuyu persimmon
a type of persimmon with a flatter shape and non-astringent taste that can be eaten while still firm
Example
Fuyu persimmons are often eaten raw or used in salads.
Example
Persimmon pudding is a traditional dessert in some parts of the United States.
Summary: persimmon in Brief
A 'persimmon' [pərˈsɪm.ən] is a sweet fruit that looks like a large tomato and grows on a persimmon tree. There are two main types: hachiya persimmons, which have an acorn-like shape and astringent taste, and fuyu persimmons, which have a flatter shape and non-astringent taste. Persimmons are often used in baking and cooking, and persimmon pudding is a traditional dessert in some parts of the United States.
