Meaning of the word fruit in English

What does fruit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fruit

US /fruːt/

UK /fruːt/

the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food

Example:

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Apples and oranges are common types of fruit.

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She enjoys eating fresh fruit for breakfast.

Synonym:

produce crop berry drupe pome

the result or consequence of an action or effort

Example:

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His hard work bore fruit in the form of a promotion.

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The new policy is expected to bear fruit in the coming months.

Synonym:

outcome consequence result product effect

to produce fruit

Example:

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The apple tree will fruit in late summer.

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These plants fruit annually.

Synonym:

bear yield produce ripen

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