date
Definition
1.- The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel. 2.- The date palm. 3.- The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.
Pronunciation
/deɪt/
Explanation
1.- We made a nice cake from dates. 2.- There were a few dates planted around the house. 3.- the date of a letter, of a will, of a deed, of a coin, etc.
Details
- Category: Time and related words
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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