papaya
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for papaya, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tropical fruit tree bearing large, sweet, orange-fleshed fruit, or the fruit itself.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish papaya, from an Indigenous Caribbean (Lokono) word — a doublet of "pawpaw."
Full origin of papaya →Frequently asked questions
What does “papaya” mean?
The word “papaya” means a tropical fruit tree bearing large, sweet, orange-fleshed fruit, or the fruit itself. In plain terms, a sweet tropical fruit with orange flesh and black seeds, or the tree it grows on.
How do you pronounce “papaya”?
“Papaya” is pronounced puh-PEYE-uh (/pəˈpaɪ.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “papaya” in a sentence?
Here is “papaya” used in a sentence: “She sliced a ripe papaya for breakfast.”
What is another word for “papaya”?
Words with a similar meaning to “papaya” include pawpaw.
What part of speech is “papaya”?
“Papaya” is a noun.
Where does the word “papaya” come from?
The word “papaya” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish papaya, from an Indigenous Caribbean (Lokono) word — a doublet of "pawpaw.".