fruit — the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food
Pronunciation (IPA): /fruːt/
Example Sentences
- My diet consists mainly of vegetables, but I secretly dream of becoming a fruit vampire who only bites into juicy peaches.
- After years of studying, her efforts finally bore fruit when she passed the medical exam.
- The supermarket's fruit section looks like a rainbow exploded and decided to become nutritious.
fruit
NOUN[/fruːt/]
the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food
the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'fructus', which originated from the verb 'frui' meaning 'to enjoy' or 'to use'. The term reflects the ancient human experience of savoring fruit as nature's sweet gift.
Breakdown
fructus (Latin: enjoyment, harvest) → fruit. The root 'fruct-' relates to the enjoyment and use of produce, with the suffix forming the English noun.
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📝Examples
“My diet consists mainly of vegetables, but I secretly dream of becoming a fruit vampire who only bites into juicy peaches.”
“After years of studying, her efforts finally bore fruit when she passed the medical exam.”
“The supermarket's fruit section looks like a rainbow exploded and decided to become nutritious.”
“Eating five servings of fruit and vegetables daily is recommended for good health.”
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