How to Use plum in a Sentence

plum

noun
  • That deal is a real plum for the contractor.
  • The dusty plum of a mopane leaf.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Then there are three types of plum trees.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
  • The air smelled of rich earth and fallen plums.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
  • The hint of plum in this rich red adds warmth to a classic tone.
    — Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022
  • The jasmine wax and plum oil will make your lips feel and look great.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024
  • That’s three plums lined up like weary soldiers at reveille by my count.
    — David Weiss, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The Padres don’t get these plums anymore.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • This set makes an impact with moody plums and black polish.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • That said, a few things are probably true about that plum cake.
    — Victoria Marin, Washington Post, 16 June 2023
  • Bibliothèque starts with fresh and fruity top notes of peach and plum.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • And why not have all this done with a beautiful wash of red-plum?
    — Stixx Mathews, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
  • This dish is duck with extra crispy skin, plum sauce and thin tortillas.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Red plum, white pepper, dusty soils with red currants on the palate.
    — Tan Vinh and Owen Bargreen, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2022
  • When is the best time to prune a plum, and what is their life expectancy?
    — Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 12 July 2019
  • Palettes with stone, subtle bronze and plum shades work well for blond hair.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
  • These plums are large, juicy, and sweet, with a striking yellow flesh.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The park is known for its hot springs, misty peaks, and cherry and plum blossoms.
    — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Prune peach, plum and other stone fruit trees now to keep them short for easy access.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2020
  • Berlin) has landed the plum role of Silvia.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The Bruins are plum out of resilience.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
  • There's a strong taste of plums and raisin but with fairly tame acidity.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Her favorite game is to buy too many plums and offer them to people on the street.
    — Jeanie Riess, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The beauty mogul wore her dark brunette hair sleek, straight, and glossy, with a statement plum lip.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2026
  • The wine shows dark cherry, plum and spice notes, with a light oak influence.
    — Dallas News, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The cherries are at their best, as are the peaches, plums, and nectarines.
    — Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
  • Try reaching for lavender gray, dusty plum, or mauve instead.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
  • There are some hints of apple and plum as well, with just a bit of menthol on the finish.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2023
  • The image showed a cystic mass about the size of a plum on the patient’s left frontal lobe.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2023
  • The best fruits for chia jam include berries, nectarines, plums, and mango.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026

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