May Family Month Sale: LIFETIME discount of 40% OFF regular price!
Video Dictionary for Language Learners

The meaning of the English word "purple" and how you use it

1
purple
(adjective) a color
Add to
Aline de Barros Kauffma

Aline de Barros Kauffma

Content Editor
Aline has a bachelor's degree in Travel & Hospitality and worked in the aviation industry for almost 20 years. She lives in São Paulo, Brazil and is now a full-time translator and localizer.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
I like purple grapes .
Purple cars are his favorite .
Quiz Yourself on " purple"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
Fun Food Chant!
Small purple grapes .
Fun Food Chant!
Small purple grapes .
Fun Food Chant!
Eggplants are purple .
Quiz Yourself on " purple"
2
purple
(noun) a color
Add to
Kirill Petrov

Kirill Petrov

Content Editor
Kirill has been working as an English-Russian translator and bilingual content creator for the last 15 years. He also has tutoring experience with both beginners and advanced learners, a passion for the intricacies of languages, and a track record of ensuring nothing gets lost in translation.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Purple is an interesting color .
Do you have these shoes in purple ?
Quiz Yourself on " purple"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
The Colors Song
Red and blue make purple .
Why Don't Country Flags Use the Color Purple?
and virtually none of them have purple on their national flag .
Why Don't Country Flags Use the Color Purple?
Throughout history , purple was never used to represent a kingdom , civilization or empire .
Quiz Yourself on " purple"
3
grapes
(noun) (pl.) a small purple or green fruit that grows in bunches
Add to
Elena

Elena

Content Editor
Elena holds a Master's Degree in languages and literatures and a BA in law. She has been working as a linguist, translator and localizer for more than 15 years. She has also a long experience as language tutor.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
I like green grapes .
These grapes are too sour .
Quiz Yourself on " grapes"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
Monkeys Fight for Fairness
and the one who gets grapes
Monkeys Fight for Fairness
in that the one who gets grapes also gets upset sometimes
Monkeys Fight for Fairness
Grapes are so much better than cucumber
Quiz Yourself on " grapes"
4
eggplant
(noun) vegetable with dark purple skin, and soft white flesh
Add to
Kimberly

Kimberly

Content Editor
Kimberly is an English language editor and linguist from the United States who firmly believes that learning new languages can help make the world a better place. She has experience in language education and accessibility and has worked with a number of organizations that empower socioeconomically disadvantaged English language learners, refugees, and recent immigrants.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Eggplant is good for you .
My dad does not like eggplant .
Quiz Yourself on " eggplant"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
Fun Food Chant!
Eggplant .
Fun Food Chant!
Eggplant .
Fun Food Chant!
Eggplant .
Quiz Yourself on " eggplant"
5
plums
(noun) (pl.) small purple fruits with pits inside
Add to
Jeeyoung

Jeeyoung

Content Editor
Jeeyoung completed her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with an ESL emphasis at Texas A&M University. Her dissertation work was honored with a grant from the Barbara Bush Family Literacy Foundation. Her research interests include second language learning, family literacy, and dyslexia from a sociocultural perspective. Her co-authored articles and book chapters have been published. Additionally, she has been working as a translator and localizer, living in the US.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
My favorite fruit is plums .
I have some plums in the fridge .
Quiz Yourself on " plums"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
On Wednesday he ate through three plums , but he was still hungry .
Learn the Colors!
Purple plums and purple house .
Trick or Treat!
Lemons , limes , plums , and peaches , yummy , yummy Halloween .
Quiz Yourself on " plums"

Browse other useful English words and phrases

no yes time Friday what Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday rain read run sad say sing sky sleep slow small

Learn a Language with Music Videos, Movie Scenes, Inspiring Talks, and More

Get 14-Day Free Trial
Learn a Language with Music Videos, Movie Scenes, Inspiring Talks, and More