# prune

/ˈpɹun/ (US) · /pɹˈuːn/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/prune
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a small, dark purple fruit that grows on a tree. It is a type of dried plum that people often eat as a snack or use in cooking.

For teachers: a small, purple-black fruit of the plum tree, specifically the dried variety. Often used in culinary contexts to describe the dried fruit or the tree itself.

## Examples

- I bought a bag of dried prune for my lunch.
- The recipe calls for a handful of prune to add a natural sweetness to the stew.
- While fresh plums are enjoyed during the summer months, the prune remains a staple in many traditional cuisines due to its high sugar content and long shelf life.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.