tomato
Translation
tomato
Examples
I like fresh tomatoes in my salad.
I like fresh tomatoes in my salad.
She is growing tomatoes in her garden.
She is growing tomatoes in her garden.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) tomato a red fruit often used in salads and cooking. I like fresh tomatoes in my salad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: love apple (archaic)
Etymology
From Spanish 'tomate', from Nahuatl 'tomatl', meaning 'the swelling fruit'.
Memory Tips
The sound 'to-MA-to' is similar in many languages. Picture a bright red fruit used in salads and sauces.