Definition

A tropical fruit with a rough, spiky skin and sweet, juicy flesh, often eaten fresh or used in cooking and drinks.

Example

I love adding pineapple to my fruit salad for a sweet and tangy flavor.

Conversation

Have you ever tried fresh pineapple?

Yes, it's my favorite tropical fruit!

I love how sweet and juicy a good pineapple can be.

Absolutely! It makes the best smoothies too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pineapple → The word 'pineapple' is formed from 'pine' (from Old English 'pīn', referring to the pine tree) and 'apple' (from Old English 'æppel', meaning fruit). The term originally referred to the fruit of the pineapple plant, which was named for its resemblance to a pine cone and its classification as a type of fruit, hence 'pineapple'.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'pine' tree, which has a similar shape to the fruit, and 'apple', which means fruit. This helps you remember that a pineapple is a fruit that looks like a pine cone.

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