(usually used in plural form "valuables") An item of great value
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An edible and fleshy stone fruit
“A ripe plum will be very sweet, flavorful and juicy. A less-than-ripe plum will have no sweetness.”
The stone-fruit tree that bears plums
“Willows, dogwoods, birches, red alders, and Indian plums line the wetlands, which are alive with birds and waterfowl.”
Something, typically a job, considered to be highly desirable
“As fate would have it, the minor role was a plum, the kind novices dream about.”
(archaic, rare) A great fortune or amount of money
“He acquired a plentiful fortune, tho', to his infinite regret, he died before it amounted to a plum.”
(now literary) A reward, prize or recompense for a service
Political patronage
Opportunity for success
A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment
A color that is a dark blend of red and blue
(usually used in plural form "valuables") An item of great value
Considered to be highly desirable
“She landed a plum job as a cocktail waitress, where she was able to earn enough money to rent a nice apartment, buy the latest ski gear, invest in a local health food store, and even buy a horse.”
Having a pale purple colour
Used to emphasize the absoluteness of a given action or attribute
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