plum

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. something very good that people want, like a great job or a prize.

n. a highly desirable position, prize, or opportunity, often obtained through luck or influence.

“He landed a plum job at the new tech company in the city.”

“The senior partner secured a plum assignment in the Paris office, much to the envy of his younger colleagues.”

C2 · Proficiency Plural noun Slang · Vulgar · British English

n. a slang word for a man's testicles.

n. a slang term for the testicles, usually used in the plural.

“The player was doubled over after the ball hit him right in the plums.”

“The comedian's routine relied heavily on crude references to his plums, which divided the audience's reaction.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having a dark reddish-purple colour.

adj. of a dark, brownish-purple or reddish-purple colour resembling the skin of the fruit.

“She wore a beautiful plum dress to the wedding.”

“The interior designer suggested plum velvet curtains to add a sense of warmth and luxury to the master bedroom.”

C1 · Advanced Informal · American English · Dialect

adv. completely or totally.

adv. used as an intensifier meaning completely, utterly, or directly.

“I was plum tired after walking all day in the sun.”

“By the time they reached the summit, the hikers were plum exhausted and ready to set up camp for the night.”