1. plural of eggplant; large purple vegetables with smooth skin and white flesh, used in cooking

Examples

• The farmer grew eggplants in his vegetable garden.
• She bought three eggplants at the grocery store.
• The recipe calls for two medium-sized eggplants.
• Eggplants are popular in Mediterranean cuisine.
• He sliced the eggplants for the ratatouille.
• The eggplants were perfectly ripe and ready to cook.