tomato-phile

tomato-phile (plural tomato-philes)

1. Alternative form of tomatophile
   • 1979 July 2, “Congressional Tomato War”, in Santa Cruz Sentinel, 124th year, number 154, Santa Cruz, Calif., page 27:

     Reuss got involved in this because he wants a decent tomato. He is supported both by fellow tomato-philes and those with a less altruistic motive.

   • 1986 July 6, “Ode to tomatoes of summer”, in The State, 95th year, number 187, Columbia, S.C., page 1-E:

     Dad planted tomatoes, too. And the mark of a real tomato-phile was knowing, unequivocably, which was the best variety to plant.

   • 1994 August 24, Marjorie Rice, “Tomatoes: Finally, it’s time for the big payoff”, in San Francisco Examiner, 130th year, number 63, page 1:

     For many avid tomato-philes, this is the only time to enjoy the fresh fruit.

   • 2006 October 8, Irene Virag, “Tomatoes a bunch of lemons”, in Newsday, volume 67, number 36, page G16:

     Mark is a passionate tomato-phile who finds joy in big plums for marinara sauce, and beefsteaks for salads and sandwiches.

   • 2007 August 2, Joe Gyurian, “Master Gardener”, in Courier News, page E-1:

     Tomato-philes anticipate 17th annual tasting event

   • 2010 October 9, Barbara Marshall, “It’s The Perfect Time To Plant Tomatoes”, in The Palm Beach Post, volume 41, number 15, page 3F:

     Black Kow composted manure is a tomato-phile favorite.

   • 2011 September 7, Matt Fagan, “Tomato festival set for Saturday morn”, in Suburban Trends, page A2:

     Tomato-philes should set aside Saturday, Sept. 10 when there will Tomato and Salsa Tasting at Glenwild Garden Center in Bloomingdale.