banana

"Banana" is a straightforward, everyday word with one main meaning and a couple of figurative uses. Here is what you need to know!

1nounthe fruit

A banana is a long, curved fruit with a soft, sweet yellow inside and a thick peel you remove before eating. It grows in warm, tropical countries and is one of the most popular fruits in the world.

everyday language, food · Modern, widely used

She peeled a banana and added it to her cereal.

Bananas turn from green to yellow as they ripen.

He bought a bunch of bananas at the market.

2adjectivefigurativecrazy or very excited

When you say someone is 'going banana' or 'going bananas', you mean they are acting wild, very excited, or a little crazy. It is a fun, informal way to describe someone who has lost their calm.

everyday language, informal speech · Modern, informal · figurative

The crowd went bananas when the singer walked on stage.

My little brother goes bananas every time he sees a puppy.

She went bananas when she found out she had won the prize.