banana split
noun
: ice cream served on a banana sliced in half lengthwise and usually garnished with flavored syrups, fruits, nuts, and whipped cream
Examples of banana split in a Sentence
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Milkshakes, banana splits and sundaes round out its sweet menu.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
Oscar is a cherry on the banana split of Downey’s storied career − an extra bit of gravy on the Gen X icon’s loaded mashed potatoes.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
Fleming loves the shot of the pair kissing across their booth with a banana split between them.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
For instance, a baseball bat that cost $20 two years ago may now cost $25, while a $6 banana split might be closer to $10.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 28 Jan. 2024
The perfect oatmeal topper and the base for a banana split, the fruit's flavor is distinct enough to really make a sweet dish sing.
—Brittany Leitner, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2024
Splits & Scoops features gourmet ice cream treats and classic banana splits.
—Jill Wendholt Silva, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
For example, nine kids want a banana split, but there's only enough ice cream to make five.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 28 Jan. 2024
And who can forget that darling of banana splits everywhere—maraschino cherries!
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
Oscar is a cherry on the banana split of Downey’s storied career − an extra bit of gravy on the Gen X icon’s loaded mashed potatoes.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
Fleming loves the shot of the pair kissing across their booth with a banana split between them.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
For instance, a baseball bat that cost $20 two years ago may now cost $25, while a $6 banana split might be closer to $10.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 28 Jan. 2024
The perfect oatmeal topper and the base for a banana split, the fruit's flavor is distinct enough to really make a sweet dish sing.
—Brittany Leitner, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2024
Splits & Scoops features gourmet ice cream treats and classic banana splits.
—Jill Wendholt Silva, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
For example, nine kids want a banana split, but there's only enough ice cream to make five.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 28 Jan. 2024
And who can forget that darling of banana splits everywhere—maraschino cherries!
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
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“Banana split.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banana%20split. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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