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tomato

[tuh-mey-toh, -mah-] / təˈmeɪ toʊ, -ˈmɑ- /


NOUN
simple fruit
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The humble tomato, beloved by many yet scorned by some, slowly awakens from hibernation, reminding us that warm weather, spent indulging in fresh salads and produce-filled sandwiches, is almost here.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

There’s Chinese tomato egg stir-fry, which is topped with fresh scallions and served alongside a steaming bowl of rice.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

There's even a focaccia cake with roasted tomato, pesto and feta icing – a savoury offering Sunga is delighted to see.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

A bright-red tomato soup sits on a food tray in a photo he took from his hospital bed in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Each of us had a huge square of lasagna that oozed melted cheese and tomato sauce.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence