fruit (Meaning)

Wordnet

fruit (n)

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

an amount of a product

the consequence of some effort or action

Wordnet

fruit (v)

cause to bear fruit

bear fruit

Webster

fruit (v. t.)

Whatever is produced for the nourishment or enjoyment of man or animals by the processes of vegetable growth, as corn, grass, cotton, flax, etc.; -- commonly used in the plural.

The pulpy, edible seed vessels of certain plants, especially those grown on branches above ground, as apples, oranges, grapes, melons, berries, etc. See 3.

The ripened ovary of a flowering plant, with its contents and whatever parts are consolidated with it.

The spore cases or conceptacles of flowerless plants, as of ferns, mosses, algae, etc., with the spores contained in them.

The produce of animals; offspring; young; as, the fruit of the womb, of the loins, of the body.

That which is produced; the effect or consequence of any action; advantageous or desirable product or result; disadvantageous or evil consequence or effect; as, the fruits of labor, of self-denial, of intemperance.

Webster

fruit (v. i.)

To bear fruit.

fruit Sentence Examples

  1. The morning smoothie was a delicious blend of fresh fruits.
  2. The vibrant fruit salad was a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
  3. The apple, a classic fruit, is enjoyed in countless ways.
  4. The exotic fruits of the rainforest offer a tantalizing taste of the unknown.
  5. The supermarket's produce section boasted a wide variety of fruits from around the world.
  6. The fruit flies buzzed around the kitchen, attracted by the sweet scent of ripening fruit.
  7. The children loved picking fresh fruits from the backyard tree.
  8. The fruit basket on the counter served as a colorful centerpiece.
  9. The acid content in fruits can help to brighten teeth.
  10. Eating plenty of fruits is an essential part of a healthy diet.

FAQs About the word fruit

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The morning smoothie was a delicious blend of fresh fruits.

The vibrant fruit salad was a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

The apple, a classic fruit, is enjoyed in countless ways.

The exotic fruits of the rainforest offer a tantalizing taste of the unknown.