“Plum” or “Plumb”

Overview

plum / plumb are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

plum: (noun) any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone. (noun) any of numerous varieties of small to medium-sized round or oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single pit. (noun) a highly desirable position or assignment.

plumb: (verb) measure the depth of something. (verb) weight with lead. (verb) examine thoroughly and in great depth. (verb) adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical. (adjective) exactly vertical. (adverb) conforming to the direction of a plumb line. (adverb) exactly.

Pronunciation

plum: p·l·AH·m

plumb: p·l·AH·m

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