banana split

ba·nan·a split

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-nan-uh split]
- /bəˈnæn ə splɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-nan-uh split]
- /bəˈnæn ə splɪt/

Definitions of banana split words

countable noun banana split A banana split is a kind of dessert. It consists of a banana cut in half along its length, with ice cream, nuts, and sauce on top. 3
noun banana split a dish of ice cream and banana cut in half lengthwise, usually topped with syrup, nuts, whipped cream, etc 3
noun banana split an elaborate confection, typically consisting of a banana sliced lengthwise, on top of which are placed two or more scoops of ice cream, fruit or other syrup, and a topping of whipped cream, nuts, and a maraschino cherry. 1
noun banana split dessert 1
noun banana split A dessert or sundae containing a banana cut in half lengthwise (split), ice cream and various toppings which may include sauces, nuts or fruit. 0
noun banana split Euphemistic form of bullshit (especially in the card game sense). 0

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Origin of banana split

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20

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Parts of speech for Banana split

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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banana split popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

banana split usage trend in Literature

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