A banana is a long, curved fruit with a soft, yellow skin when ripe. It typically grows in clusters on the banana plant, which is a flowering plant. Bananas are a popular fruit worldwide, known for their sweet taste.

Examples:

1. We used ripe bananas to make a delicious smoothie.
2. Banana bread is one of my favorite desserts to bake.
3. He slipped on a banana peel and fell, embarrassingly in front of everyone.