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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The pineapple, in small hunks offers both spice and sweetness.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Diced fresh pineapple: The bright, tangy flavor of fresh pineapple adds a welcome sweetness to the dish.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The reoccurring motif is a pineapple, which adds a bit of fun and whimsy to the set.
    Helena Madden, ELLE Decor, 7 June 2022
  • With a flat bottom muddler, gently press the pineapple to release some of the juices into the glass.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The thirsty can try an old-fashioned soda; or get a frozen cocktail served in a fresh pineapple.
    The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2022
  • French liqueur made from the small tart cassis berries, and which gives depth and acidity as well as tart contrast to the pineapple juice in the build.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 29 July 2023
  • The concoction had a spicy ginger kick balanced by the sweetness of the pineapple.
    Jason Wilson, Washington Post, 25 July 2022
  • Add coffee rum, honey syrup, pineapple juice, and lemon juice to the shaker, then shake again with ice.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
  • Add broth, pineapple, cucumber, lemon juice and mint leaves to a blender and blend until smooth.
    Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022
  • The convincing stand-in for meat turns out to be nuggets of soy protein flavored with sesame oil and pineapple soy sauce.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Unlike pineapples, which don’t ripen any further after being picked, bananas do ripen; shifting from green to yellow to brown-speckled to brown.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024

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