noun
Uncommon
Carroll
KA-ruhl
Carroll (noun) means an early-ripening variety of apple. Example: “The orchard sells Carroll apples in late summer before the other varieties are ready.”
noun
1
An early-ripening variety of apple.
"The orchard sells Carroll apples in late summer before the other varieties are ready."
How to use Carroll
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn apple type that ripens early in the season.
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What does “Carroll” mean?
The word “Carroll” means an early-ripening variety of apple. In plain terms, an apple type that ripens early in the season.
How do you pronounce “Carroll”?
“Carroll” is pronounced KA-ruhl (/ˈkæɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Carroll” in a sentence?
Here is “Carroll” used in a sentence: “The orchard sells Carroll apples in late summer before the other varieties are ready.”
What part of speech is “Carroll”?
“Carroll” is a noun.
Is “Carroll” a common word?
“Carroll” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What does "Carroll" mean as a common noun?
Aside from being a surname, Carroll refers to an early-ripening variety of apple. This use is distinct from the more familiar surname, such as that of author Lewis Carroll.
Is a Carroll apple widely grown?
Carroll is a lesser-known, early-ripening apple variety rather than a mainstream commercial type, so it is less commonly found than popular varieties like Gala or Fuji.
What does "early-ripening" mean for an apple variety like Carroll?
An early-ripening apple variety like Carroll matures and becomes ready to harvest earlier in the growing season than most other apple types.
