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Fruit

UK /["/fruːt/"]/US /["/fruːt/"]/

Definition

the part of a plant that consists of one or more seeds and a soft inner part, can be eaten as food and usually tastes sweet

In simple words: A sweet or sour food that grows on trees or plants and can be eaten.

Examples

  • An apple is a popular type of fruit.
  • Bananas are a healthy fruit choice.
  • I like to eat fruit for breakfast.
  • Orange is a citrus fruit that is high in vitamin C.
  • Some fruit can be very sweet.

Usage notes

Use 'fruit' to talk about edible plant parts, usually in a general context. Avoid using it when referring specifically to vegetables or non-edible plant parts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'fruit' as the sweet rewards of trees — like the 'fruit' of your labor.

Collocations

  • fresh
  • overripe
  • ripe
  • piece
  • eat
  • have
  • bear
  • grow
  • ripen
  • fruit and vegetables
  • tree
  • juice
  • punch
  • fresh
  • overripe
  • ripe
  • piece
  • eat
  • have
  • bear
  • grow
  • ripen
  • fruit and vegetables
  • tree
  • juice
  • punch

Synonyms

  • produce
  • crop
  • harvest
  • edible
  • snack

Antonyms

  • vegetable
  • meat

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'fruit' with 'fruits' when referring to multiple kinds.
  • Using 'fruit' to describe non-edible plant parts, like seeds or leaves.
  • Mispronouncing 'fruit' as 'fruite' or other variations.