banana

n. a long, curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft, sweet flesh.

n. the elongated, edible fruit of a tropical plant, typically characterized by a yellow skin when ripe and a creamy, seedless pulp.

“He peeled a banana and ate it for a quick snack before his workout.”

“The export of Cavendish bananas remains a cornerstone of the regional economy, though concerns about soil-borne fungi have prompted research into more resistant varieties.”

n. the large tropical plant that grows bananas.

n. any of several treelike herbaceous plants of the genus Musa, having large leaves and bearing fruit in hanging clusters.

“The garden was full of tall banana plants with huge green leaves.”

“Botanically, the banana is not a tree but a giant herb, as its stem consists of tightly packed leaf sheaths rather than true wood.”

n. a kick in sports that makes the ball move in a curve.

n. a strike or kick, particularly in football or rugby, that imparts a significant lateral curve to the ball's flight path.

“He scored a goal with a brilliant banana that went around the wall.”

“The winger mastered the banana kick, allowing him to bypass the defensive line and find the top corner of the net from a narrow angle.”

Informal

n. a handstand where the back is curved too much like a banana.

n. a technical error in gymnastics where the athlete arches their back excessively during a handstand.

“The coach told her to tighten her stomach so she wouldn't do a banana.”

“Beginners often struggle with core stability, resulting in a banana handstand that places unnecessary strain on the lumbar spine.”

Technical · Informal

adj. having a curved shape like a banana.

adj. possessing a curved or arc-like trajectory or physical form.

“The ball followed a banana path through the air and landed in the hole.”

“The architect designed a banana-shaped balcony that offered a panoramic view of the coastline while maintaining the building's aerodynamic profile.”