tomato
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A soft, round, red fruit often used in salads and cooking as if it were a vegetable.
Usage notes
Botanically a tomato is a fruit, but most people treat it as a vegetable in cooking.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He sliced a _____ for the sandwich."
Answer: tomato
In your own words, what does "tomato" mean?
A soft, round, red fruit often used in salads and cooking as if it were a vegetable.
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