eggplant

noun

egg·​plant ˈeg-ˌplant 

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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

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

And the spicy red curry contains green eggplant, cabbage, and potatoes. —Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024

He’s never had eggplant, zucchini, squash, or broccolini. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024

Vinny's Italian Kitchen offers melt-in-your-mouth eggplant and chicken parmigiana along with an extensive list of pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches. —Tracey Minkin, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 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