tomato
UK: təˈmɑːtəʊ | US: təˈmeɪtoʊ
n. a glossy red or yellow edible fruit, typically used as a vegetable in cooking
n. the plant (Solanum lycopersicum) bearing this fruit
The word "tomato" originates from the Spanish tomate, borrowed from the Nahuatl (Aztec language) word tomatl, meaning "the swelling fruit." Introduced to Europe after the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the word retained its compact form across languages. Its spelling and structure were never decomposed into smaller meaningful units in English, making it a monomorphic loanword.
She sliced a fresh tomato for the salad.
The tomato plants in our garden are thriving this summer.
This recipe calls for two cups of diced tomatoes.
He dislikes the texture of raw tomatoes.
The sauce is made from sun-dried tomatoes and garlic.