Definition of Tomatoes

1. Noun. (plural of tomato) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tomatoes

1. tomato [n] - See also: tomato

Medical Definition of Tomatoes

1. Plants, lycopersicon esculentum, native to south america, widely cultivated for their edible, fleshy, usually red fruit and also the fruit itself. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tomatoes

tomato hornworm
tomato juice
tomato juices
tomato ketchup
tomato paste
tomato pastes
tomato plant
tomato purée
tomato purées
tomato sauce
tomato streak
tomato tomato
tomato worm
tomato yellows
tomatoed
tomatoes (current term)
tomatoey
tomatoing
tomatoless
tomatolike
tomatos
tomb
tombac
tomback
tombacks
tombacs
tombak
tombaks
tombal
tombed

Literary usage of Tomatoes

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1921)
"In reply Brewer, on April 22, wired that he had a car of tomatoes going vest, ... On April, Fair k Martin telegraphed in reply: "Divert us car tomatoes ..."

2. The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture: A Discussion for the Amateur, and by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1917)
"Raised benches are used in some sections, especially when carnations precede the tomatoes. Solid beds require no expense for construction and maintenance ..."

3. The Home Cook Book: A Collection of Practical Receipts by Expert Cooks (1905)
"... Cakes—Raw tomatoes—Baked Ripe tomatoes—Baked Ripe tomatoes with Corn—Boiled tomatoes—Fried tomatoes—Fried Green tomatoes with Ham—Stewed tomatoes—Canned ..."

4. The Scots Law Times by Scotland Land Court (1893)
"The appellants had in their shop for sale on 30th June 1941, inter alia, tomatoes which they sold only to customers who were registered with them for ..."

5. Bulletin by National Canners Association (1917)
"Diagram showing the rate of heat penetration in tomatoes and tomato pulp (1.031) when rolling and ... 2, tomatoes standing; No. 3, tomato pulp rolling; No. ..."

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