How to Use tomato in a Sentence

tomato

noun
  • To prune or not to prune tomato plants?
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • Top each galette with a tomato slice.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
  • When the oil is hot, add the tomatoes.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Add the tomatoes and stir well.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Will tomatoes grow in the shade?
    — Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
  • But first, grill the tomatoes and onions.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Canned tomatoes aren’t all the same.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
  • This works best with firm tomatoes.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The same is true for most paste-type tomatoes.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
  • Stir in the tomato paste and coat the onions well.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Sharp onions and fresh tomatoes cut through the fat.
    — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Stir in broth, tomatoes, and beans.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Switch things up with this tomato and egg stir-fry.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 28 June 2026
  • Chuck’s is rice with tomatoes mixed with fish sauce.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Add beef stock, stew beef, okra, and diced tomatoes.
    — Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Of course, tomato plants aren’t one-size-fits-all.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
  • Space rows of most tomato plants 4 feet apart.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
  • The good news is that ants rarely eat tomato fruit or plant parts.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026
  • Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Serve it fresh out of the oven while the tomatoes are still warm.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • Marigolds can trap thrips and keep them away from your young onion and tomato plants.
    — Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Add pasta to tomato sauce and toss to coat.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
  • Space your tomato plants at least 2 to 3 feet apart.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
  • Too much sun and heat can cause tomatoes to get sunscald.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Hot tomato soup is best served on a cold winter's day.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and the mushrooms.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • Her pedicure was that same shade of tomato, too.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2026
  • Heavy rain and high winds can displace tomato cages.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
  • These tasty tomato bites can be made right in your muffin pan.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • But as with most good things, the tomatoes are waning.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

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