eggplant

noun

egg·​plant ˈeg-ˌplant 

ˈāg-

1

a

: a widely cultivated perennial Asian herb (Solanum melongena) of the nightshade family yielding edible fruit

b

: the usually smooth ovoid typically blackish-purple or white fruit of the eggplant

2

: a dark grayish or blackish purple

Examples of eggplant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, some, such as tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplant, are not edible at the seedling stage. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024

Flavors from the Greek and Turkish Diaspora These two countries are way high on my list for their simple preparations of dishes and dips fueled by eggplant and yogurt. —Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

The land now supports a variety of crops, including okra, figs, Asian eggplants and watermelons. —Danny McArthur, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024

Grill eggplant and set aside. Saute the onions in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. —Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing eggplant

• Japanese eggplant

Kids Definition

eggplant

noun

egg·​plant -ˌplant 

1

: a widely cultivated herb that is related to the potato and yields edible fruit

2

: the usually glossy blackish purple egg-shaped fruit of an eggplant