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tomatoes
/təˈmɑːtəʊz/
[/təˈmɑːtəʊz/]
plural of tomato
Beginnernoun
Definition
Tomatoes is the plural of tomato, soft red fruits used in cooking and salads.
Example
She sliced two tomatoes for the salad.
She sliced two tomatoes for the salad.
Etymology
From Spanish 'tomate'; this word takes '-es' in the plural.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in cooking.