1. plural of papaya; large tropical fruits with orange flesh and black seeds

Examples

• The grocery store had fresh papayas from Hawaii.
• She sliced the papayas and removed the seeds.
• Papayas are rich in vitamin C and enzymes.
• The smoothie contained mangoes, papayas, and pineapple.
• Green papayas are often used in Thai salads.
• The papayas were perfectly ripe and sweet.