1. dried plums, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking

1. cuts away dead or unwanted parts from a plant to encourage growth
2. removes unnecessary or unwanted parts from something

Examples

• She ate prunes for breakfast to help with digestion.
• The recipe calls for chopped prunes in the stuffing.
• He prunes the rose bushes every spring.
• The gardener prunes the fruit trees in late winter.
• The editor prunes unnecessary words from the manuscript.
• She prunes her budget by cutting unnecessary expenses.
• Prunes are a good source of fiber and potassium.