Pineapple/ˈpaɪnæpl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Delicacy Pineapple is often used as a sweet, tropical flavor in dishes and drinks. I love pineapple on my pizza for a sweet twist. Pro Tip 2/3Tropical Origin A pineapple is not from pine or apple trees; it's from tropical climates. I only find pineapples in the tropical section of the fruit market. Pro Tip 3/3Adjective Form 'Pineapple' can also describe flavor, like in 'pineapple-flavored candy.' They were handing out free samples of pineapple yogurt.