How to Use banana in a Sentence

banana

noun
Definition of banananext
Synonyms for banananext
  • Their lump rice wrapped in a banana leaf is the stuff dreams are made of.
    — Kathryn Shattuck, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Potted plants and a tall banana tree adorn the airy, high-ceilinged space.
    — Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Put banana halves on a baking sheet and place in the freezer.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Slugs range in size from a 1/4 inch to a whopping 8 inches (the banana).
    — Paul Richards, Field & Stream, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Once the spoon starts leaving a trail in the pan, feel free to toss in frozen berries or banana slices to warm with the pudding.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Eat these bananas straight from the grill, with a dollop of ice cream, or with a drizzle of caramel.
    — Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The book is our springboard into the world of this bananas woman.
    — Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The rice cakes Tran referred to are filled with mung beans and pork belly wrapped and steamed in banana leaves.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Trader Joe’s is raising the price of its bananas for the first time in twenty years.
    — Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
  • And two table spoons of maple syrup equal the same potassium of a banana.
    — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The chocolate is super silky and the cocoa nibs are a perfect crunch with the frozen banana.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Days can be spent by the emerald-toned pool, under the shade of banana trees and giant palms.
    — Angelina Villa-Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Then bananas, which are 4.6% more expensive in the past four years.
    — Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2024
  • Distribute about a third of the pudding among the ramekins or cups, then place a few banana slices over each.
    — Ellie Krieger, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • There's even a jungle that contains ponds, rhubarbs, banana trees, and lines of palms.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Deep-throating a banana in a room full of randos for the ‘gram was not my ministry.
    — Keyaira Boone, Essence, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Fruity S’mores: Sandwich in fresh berries, banana slices, or grilled fruit.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Make sure the bananas are ripe before starting this project.
    — Rebecca Lang, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Upon returning to the dugout, Ohtani grabbed a banana; the fruit is said to prevent cramps.
    — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Your father is a banana, and your mother is a box of matches.
    — Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 May 2023
  • During the 12-day dash for banana trout, loads of prizes furnished by the state and private donors are up for grabs for tagged fish.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The nose leads off with notes of banana and apple candy, but things really start to pick up on the palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 July 2023
  • Looking to cheer up Chiniquy, Maddocks did what any good friend would do: Suit up as a banana and run a marathon.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 12 Apr. 2023
  • At a food bank just west of Denver, a migrant from Venezuela adds groceries to her cart as the child on her hip grips a banana.
    — Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Top 1 cup plain instant oats made with low-fat milk with a mashed banana, and a dash of cinnamon.
    — Elisa Zied, Parents, 5 Aug. 2023
  • String cheese and bananas may prove a distraction for those who did not think ahead like you — and cause a workplace coup.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2023
  • The bananas, whole wheat bread, raisins, sweet potatoes and cantaloupe are a break from their normal diet of hay and bark.
    — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 7 June 2023
  • The grocery chain recently increased the price of their fan favorite bananas from $.19 for one to $.23.
    — Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Their upcycled bananas are hand-picked in Ecuador and are then hand-dipped in Chicago.
    — Ashley Martens, redbookmag.com, 10 May 2023
  • The palate opens with more vanilla, followed by banana, chocolate, raisin, dark berries, and a bit of lemon custard.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2023

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