How to Use pineapple in a Sentence

pineapple

noun
  • Strip the pineapple of the skin and slice into very thin rounds.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2021
  • Gabriel won his round with a dish of pineapple and Spam fried rice.
    — oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2021
  • The belly of the plant — the piña — looks, indeed, like a giant pineapple.
    — Tucker Harris, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Using a very sharp knife, remove the top and the bottom of the pineapple.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2021
  • The sliced pineapple looked as if it’d been flown in on a slow jet from the White Lotus in Hawaii.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2022
  • So, when a full-sized pineapple walked by, our heads were turned.
    — Mara Severin, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2021
  • This is heady with ripe peach, guava and a hint of pineapple.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Next, place the pineapple cut side down on your cutting board.
    — Lizzy Briskin, chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2021
  • The clip then cuts to a throwback video of Amy making pineapple lasagna.
    — Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The finish is bright with some sugar and pineapple syrup.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The pineapple in the dish and a sauce made with sugar, vinegar and soy sauce add some freshness to the crispy pork.
    — Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Who had the bright idea to combine rum, coconut, and pineapple?
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Do not drain the crushed pineapple, as the juices will make the cake incredibly moist.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Again, way more pine than citrus, though there is a hint of pineapple.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Drizzle the ham with honey and add a can of pineapple juice to the slow cooker along with a few whole cloves.
    — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Finish it off in a glass with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2021
  • Kroc had his own idea: the Hula Burger, a grilled slice of pineapple with cheese on a bun.
    — Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Try using thin slices of pineapple, and replace the orange zest with the zest of two limes.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2022
  • The pineapple, in small hunks offers both spice and sweetness.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2023
  • One of the fan favorites is the piña del mar ($19), a pineapple stuffed with seafood and covered in melted cheese.
    — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 9 Aug. 2021
  • Being in Eleuthera, at The Cove, felt just as sweet as the island’s native pineapples.
    — Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Flavors of star fruit, pineapple, kumquat and lemongrass — and well, Juicy Fruit gum? — are a recipe for fun.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Hot dogs with strange toppings like M&Ms and pineapple!
    — oregonlive, 31 Dec. 2021
  • Flavors of star fruit, pineapple, kumquat and lemongrass — and well, Juicy Fruit gum? — make a recipe for fun.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The island was once home to a plantation that produced 75% of the world's pineapples.
    — Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Tater tots topped with white cheese sauce, spam, onions, pineapple pepper blend, jalapeños and cilantro.
    — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2022
  • The pineapples and citrus give it a bright, tropical, and sweet taste.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2025
  • So all Miles had to do was prepare a cocktail with pineapple juice and switch the glasses.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Pour in 1 ½ cups tequila, ½ cup fresh lime juice, 1 cup pineapple juice, and ¼ cup agave nectar, then stir to combine.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
  • Varieties with fresh fruit (like mango or pineapple) in the mix can have a slightly shorter shelf life.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025

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