fruit

1 of 2

noun

ˈfrüt

plural fruits

often attributive

: a product of plant growth (such as grain, vegetables, or cotton)

the fruits of the field

b(1)

: the usually edible reproductive body of a seed plant

especially : one having a sweet pulp associated with the seed

the fruit of the tree

(2)

: a succulent (see succulent entry 1 sense 1c) plant part (such as the petioles (see petiole sense 1) of a rhubarb plant) used chiefly in a dessert or sweet course

: a dish, quantity, or diet of fruits

live on fruit

: a product of fertilization (see fertilization sense b) in a plant with its modified envelopes or appendages

specifically : the ripened ovary (see ovary sense 2) of a seed plant and its contents

: the flavor or aroma of fresh fruit in mature wine

The wine's fruit is rich in tangerine, apricot, and papaya flavors.

: offspring, progeny

the fruit of the womb

: the state of bearing fruit

a tree in fruit

: the effect or consequence of an action or operation : product, result

the fruits of our labor

the fruits of victory

slang, offensive : a gay person

—used as a term of abuse and disparagement

fruited

ˈfrü-təd

adjective

fruit

2 of 2

verb

fruited; fruiting; fruits

intransitive verb

: to bear fruit

transitive verb

: to cause to bear fruit

Example Sentences

Noun apples, oranges, and other fruits one fruit of your faithfulness in carrying out your duties will be more rewarding responsibilities Verb When will the trees fruit?

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The hanging fruits had been emblazoned with the letters of the Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.

Veronica Hilbring, Essence.com, 11 July 2017 My feeling is generally in the case of summer fruit pies, if things are in season and at their peak bounty, why be skimpy?

Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit, 8 July 2017 The ripe fruit character (especially the melon) will match well with the delicate flavors of the cucumber and herbs.

Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, 3 July 2017 Each book tells the different, often silly uses for the fruits.

South Florida Parenting, 3 July 2017 Fruits and vegetables are easy, but whole grains can be confusing.

Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017 Just fill an empty spray bottle with diluted vinegar and spritz your produce (salad stuff, fruits, etc.) then rinse in regular water before serving.

Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 3 July 2017 Clean spill where fruit flies are landing and prep potatoes away from the handwashing station where backsplash can get onto the potatoes.

Kaitlyn Schwers, kansascity.com, 28 June 2017 Together the three of them came up with a plan, which eventually evolved into an idea for a vast chain of replicable schools, their growth powered by small tuition payments from working parents — fruit sellers, night watchmen and washerwomen.

Peg Tyre, New York Times, 27 June 2017

Verb

Small tomato plants, known as patio or bush varieties, grow and fruit best in containers.

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2022 Water is the only beverage and fruit the only food item allowed.

Caroline Tien, San Antonio Express-News, 11 May 2022 Trees grafted to rootstock can fruit in as little as two years, and trees grown from seeds take up to seven years.

Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2022 Both really do need an outdoor greenhouse, cold frame or a really sunny summer window, though there are a few varieties that will fruit outdoors.

Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Apr. 2022 The diversity of barrel types and treatments has grown over the years, as has expertise in matching barrels to fruit.

Lettie Teague, WSJ, 3 Feb. 2022 Spicebush thrives in woodland conditions, so if its needs are being met and growth looks normal, a female plant should fruit in due time.

Miri Talabac, baltimoresun.com, 20 Jan. 2022 Chinese cities, provinces and sea ports test not just people but also fruit for the coronavirus.

Niharika Mandhana, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2022 Apple butter is comparable to fruit preserves and can be spread on toast, swirled into yogurt, or topped on pancakes or French toast.

Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

fruit 1 of 2

noun

ˈfrüt

: a usually soft and juicy plant part (as rhubarb, a strawberry, or an orange) that is often eaten as a dessert and is distinguished from a vegetable

: a product of fertilization in a seed plant that consists of the ripened ovary of a flower with its included seeds

Apples, cucumbers, nuts, and blueberries are all fruits.

: result entry 2 sense 1, product

You can enjoy the fruits of your labors.

fruit

2 of 2

verb

fruited; fruiting

: to bear or cause to bear fruit

Legal Definition

fruit

noun

: something (as evidence) that is obtained or gathered during an action or operation (as a search)

moved to suppress evidence seized from the room on the grounds that it was obtained as the fruit of an illegal arrest

National Law Journal

plural : fruit of the poisonous tree

the Court was asked to extend the…fruit doctrine

Oregon v. Elstad, 470 U.S. 298 (1985)

in the civil law of Louisiana : property (as income or goods) produced by or derived from other movable or immovable property without diminution of its substance

co-owners share the fruits and products of the thing held

Louisiana Civil Code

compare product sense 3

— civil fruit

: the revenue derived from property especially by virtue of an obligation (as a lease)

— natural fruit

: an animal or plant product (as a crop)

: income that is produced or earned by other property or services

单词	fruited
释义	fruit 1 of 2 noun ˈfrüt plural fruits often attributive 1 a : a product of plant growth (such as grain, vegetables, or cotton) the fruits of the field b(1) : the usually edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially : one having a sweet pulp associated with the seed the fruit of the tree (2) : a succulent (see succulent entry 1 sense 1c) plant part (such as the petioles (see petiole sense 1) of a rhubarb plant) used chiefly in a dessert or sweet course c : a dish, quantity, or diet of fruits live on fruit d : a product of fertilization (see fertilization sense b) in a plant with its modified envelopes or appendages specifically : the ripened ovary (see ovary sense 2) of a seed plant and its contents e : the flavor or aroma of fresh fruit in mature wine The wine's fruit is rich in tangerine, apricot, and papaya flavors. 2 : offspring, progeny the fruit of the womb 3 a : the state of bearing fruit a tree in fruit b : the effect or consequence of an action or operation : product, result the fruits of our labor the fruits of victory 4 slang, offensive : a gay person —used as a term of abuse and disparagement fruited ˈfrü-təd adjective fruit 2 of 2 verb fruited; fruiting; fruits intransitive verb : to bear fruit transitive verb : to cause to bear fruit Synonyms Noun aftereffect aftermath backwash child conclusion consequence corollary development effect fate issue outcome outgrowth precipitate product result resultant sequel sequence upshot See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun apples, oranges, and other fruits one fruit of your faithfulness in carrying out your duties will be more rewarding responsibilities Verb When will the trees fruit? Recent Examples on the Web Noun The hanging fruits had been emblazoned with the letters of the Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Veronica Hilbring, Essence.com, 11 July 2017 My feeling is generally in the case of summer fruit pies, if things are in season and at their peak bounty, why be skimpy? Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit, 8 July 2017 The ripe fruit character (especially the melon) will match well with the delicate flavors of the cucumber and herbs. Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, 3 July 2017 Each book tells the different, often silly uses for the fruits. South Florida Parenting, 3 July 2017 Fruits and vegetables are easy, but whole grains can be confusing. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017 Just fill an empty spray bottle with diluted vinegar and spritz your produce (salad stuff, fruits, etc.) then rinse in regular water before serving. Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 3 July 2017 Clean spill where fruit flies are landing and prep potatoes away from the handwashing station where backsplash can get onto the potatoes. Kaitlyn Schwers, kansascity.com, 28 June 2017 Together the three of them came up with a plan, which eventually evolved into an idea for a vast chain of replicable schools, their growth powered by small tuition payments from working parents — fruit sellers, night watchmen and washerwomen. Peg Tyre, New York Times, 27 June 2017 Verb Small tomato plants, known as patio or bush varieties, grow and fruit best in containers. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2022 Water is the only beverage and fruit the only food item allowed. Caroline Tien, San Antonio Express-News, 11 May 2022 Trees grafted to rootstock can fruit in as little as two years, and trees grown from seeds take up to seven years. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2022 Both really do need an outdoor greenhouse, cold frame or a really sunny summer window, though there are a few varieties that will fruit outdoors. Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Apr. 2022 The diversity of barrel types and treatments has grown over the years, as has expertise in matching barrels to fruit. Lettie Teague, WSJ, 3 Feb. 2022 Spicebush thrives in woodland conditions, so if its needs are being met and growth looks normal, a female plant should fruit in due time. Miri Talabac, baltimoresun.com, 20 Jan. 2022 Chinese cities, provinces and sea ports test not just people but also fruit for the coronavirus. Niharika Mandhana, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2022 Apple butter is comparable to fruit preserves and can be spread on toast, swirled into yogurt, or topped on pancakes or French toast. Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French frut, fruit, from Latin fructus fruit, use, from frui to enjoy, have the use of — more at brook First Known Use Noun 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Phrases Containing fruit accessory fruit forbidden fruit fleshy fruit dragon fruit fruit fly fruit cup fruit sugar fruit machine low-hanging fruit oriental fruit moth miracle fruit passion fruit soft fruit star fruit Mediterranean fruit fly stone fruit fruit bat prickly pear fruit bear fruit See More accessory fruit forbidden fruit fleshy fruit dragon fruit fruit fly fruit cup fruit sugar fruit machine low-hanging fruit oriental fruit moth miracle fruit passion fruit soft fruit star fruit Mediterranean fruit fly stone fruit fruit bat prickly pear fruit bear fruit See More Kids Definition fruit 1 of 2 noun ˈfrüt 1 : a usually soft and juicy plant part (as rhubarb, a strawberry, or an orange) that is often eaten as a dessert and is distinguished from a vegetable 2 : a product of fertilization in a seed plant that consists of the ripened ovary of a flower with its included seeds Apples, cucumbers, nuts, and blueberries are all fruits. 3 : result entry 2 sense 1, product You can enjoy the fruits of your labors. fruit 2 of 2 verb fruited; fruiting : to bear or cause to bear fruit Medical Definition fruit noun ˈfrüt often attributive 1 : the usually edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially : one having a sweet pulp associated with the seed the fruit of the tree 2 : a product of fertilization in a plant with its modified envelopes or appendages specifically : the ripened ovary of a seed plant and its contents Legal Definition fruit noun 1 a : something (as evidence) that is obtained or gathered during an action or operation (as a search) moved to suppress evidence seized from the room on the grounds that it was obtained as the fruit of an illegal arrest National Law Journal b plural : fruit of the poisonous tree the Court was asked to extend the…fruit doctrine Oregon v. Elstad, 470 U.S. 298 (1985) 2 a in the civil law of Louisiana : property (as income or goods) produced by or derived from other movable or immovable property without diminution of its substance co-owners share the fruits and products of the thing held Louisiana Civil Code compare product sense 3 — civil fruit : the revenue derived from property especially by virtue of an obligation (as a lease) — natural fruit : an animal or plant product (as a crop) b : income that is produced or earned by other property or services fruited verb past tense of fruit as in flowered Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance flowered seeded bloomed sprouted propagated rooted germinated produced regenerated proliferated overgrew shot up luxuriated flourished prospered thrived throve burgeoned bourgeoned
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fruit

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Synonyms

Example Sentences

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Kids Definition

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