How to Use pineapple in a Sentence

pineapple

noun
  • The belly of the plant — the piña — looks, indeed, like a giant pineapple.
    Tucker Harris, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The sliced pineapple looked as if it’d been flown in on a slow jet from the White Lotus in Hawaii.
    Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2022
  • So, when a full-sized pineapple walked by, our heads were turned.
    Mara Severin, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2021
  • The clip then cuts to a throwback video of Amy making pineapple lasagna.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The finish is bright with some sugar and pineapple syrup.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The pineapple in the dish and a sauce made with sugar, vinegar and soy sauce add some freshness to the crispy pork.
    Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Who had the bright idea to combine rum, coconut, and pineapple?
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Do not drain the crushed pineapple, as the juices will make the cake incredibly moist.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Again, way more pine than citrus, though there is a hint of pineapple.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Drizzle the ham with honey and add a can of pineapple juice to the slow cooker along with a few whole cloves.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Finish it off in a glass with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2021
  • Try using thin slices of pineapple, and replace the orange zest with the zest of two limes.
    Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2022
  • The pineapple, in small hunks offers both spice and sweetness.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2023
  • One of the fan favorites is the piña del mar ($19), a pineapple stuffed with seafood and covered in melted cheese.
    Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 9 Aug. 2021
  • Being in Eleuthera, at The Cove, felt just as sweet as the island’s native pineapples.
    Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Flavors of star fruit, pineapple, kumquat and lemongrass — and well, Juicy Fruit gum? — are a recipe for fun.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Hot dogs with strange toppings like M&Ms and pineapple!
    oregonlive, 31 Dec. 2021
  • Flavors of star fruit, pineapple, kumquat and lemongrass — and well, Juicy Fruit gum? — make a recipe for fun.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The island was once home to a plantation that produced 75% of the world's pineapples.
    Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Tater tots topped with white cheese sauce, spam, onions, pineapple pepper blend, jalapeños and cilantro.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2022
  • So all Miles had to do was prepare a cocktail with pineapple juice and switch the glasses.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Close your eyes, listen to the waves crashing, and read on for our favorite pineapple recipes.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Atop tacos or tortilla chips, this pineapple slaw is the perfect spicy-sweet slaw.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 July 2023
  • Garnish with two pineapple top leaves and a few slices of jalapeño (or other pepper) in the drink.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Notes of pink pineapple, coconut water and sweet amber bring the 305 to life.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
  • For one thing, most carrot cake recipes call for crushed pineapple, and there’s a good reason for that.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2022
  • Flinty and feisty and sharp and attractive aromas of both green grass and pineapples.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Garnish with two pineapple fronds and a lime wedge on top of the crushed ice, then drizzle the Chamoy on top, if using.
    Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 July 2022
  • Forget the debate on whether pineapple should be on top of a pizza.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The mocktails on offer were again dreamed up by McGlynn and Childs, and feature classic tropical flavors like coconut and pineapple.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025

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