English · Food & Drink
ripe
/raɪp/
[/raɪp/]
ready to eat
Beginneradjective
Definition
Ripe fruit or food is fully grown and ready to be eaten.
Example
She waited until the avocado was perfectly ripe before slicing it onto her toast.
She waited until the avocado was perfectly ripe before slicing it onto her toast.
Etymology
From Old English 'ripe', related to 'reap'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes fruit at its peak; figuratively, 'the time is ripe' means suitable.