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banana

[bəˈnɑːnə]

banana Definition

  • 1a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
  • 2a tropical plant of the genus Musa, which bears bananas

Using banana: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "banana" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She ate a banana for breakfast.

  • Example

    The banana tree was full of ripe fruit.

  • Example

    Bananas are a good source of potassium.

banana Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for banana

Phrases with banana

  • go bananas

    to become extremely angry or excited

    Example

    The fans went bananas when their team won the championship.

  • the most important or influential person in a group or organization

    Example

    He's the top banana in the company, making all the important decisions.

  • a small country that is politically unstable and dependent on a single export commodity

    Example

    The country was once a banana republic, relying heavily on its banana exports for economic growth.

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Summary: banana in Brief

A 'banana' [bəˈnɑːnə] is a long, curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh. It is also the name of a tropical plant of the genus Musa that bears bananas. 'Banana' is often used as a synonym for 'plantain.' Phrases like 'go bananas' and 'top banana' use 'banana' to denote extreme excitement or the most important person in a group.

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